Badges|HS Code

Badges harmonized system code

Product Overview Badges under HS Code 5807 refer to labels, badges, and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered, whether or not with woven inscription or motifs. These badges are typically made from high-quality, durable textile materials designed to withstand varying environmental conditions without losing their color or shape. They can be further categorized based on their material composition, design, size, and shape. Primary commercial applications of these badges extend across several sectors including retail for branding and promotions, food service for employee identification, and processing industries for safety and regulation compliance. The value proposition of these badges lies in their versatility, durability, and the ability to be customized to suit various commercial needs. Their competitive advantage is their cost-effectiveness and wide range of design possibilities. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code structure for Badges is 5807.10.00. Chapter 58 pertains to 'Special Woven Fabrics; Tufted Textile Fabrics; Lace; Tapestries; Trimmings; Embroidery,' Heading 07 is for 'Labels, Badges and Similar Articles of Textile Materials,' and the specific Subheading 10.00 refers to 'In the Piece, In Strips Or Cut to Shape or Size, Not Embroidered'. This product falls under this specific code due to its material composition (textile materials) and product type (labels, badges and similar articles). Trade considerations include packaging the badges in protective materials to prevent damage during transport, preserving the product quality through proper storage methods, and meeting shipping requirements of different countries. Additionally, the badges must adhere to specific quality standards, ensuring they are free from defects, have correct dimensions, and maintain color fastness. The badges' classification and trade details are consistent with international trade classification systems and compliant with WTO and customs documentation standards.

Badges Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not apply to textile fabrics referred to in Note 1 to Chapter 59, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, or to other goods of Chapter 59. 2.- Heading 58.01 also includes woven weft pile fabrics which have not yet had the floats cut, at which stage they have no pile standing up. 3.- For the purposes of heading 58.03, “gauze” means a fabric with a warp composed wholly or in part of standing or ground threads and crossing or doup threads which cross the standing or ground threads making a half turn, a complete turn or more to form loops through which weft threads pass. 4.- Heading 58.04 does not apply to knotted net fabrics of twine, cordage or rope, of heading 56.08. 5.- For the purposes of heading 58.06, the expression “narrow woven fabrics” means : (a) Woven fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, whether woven as such or cut from wider pieces, provided with selvedges (woven, gummed or otherwise made) on both edges; (b) Tubular woven fabrics of a flattened width not exceeding 30 cm; and (c) Bias binding with folded edges, of a width when unfolded not exceeding 30 cm. Narrow woven fabrics with woven fringes are to be classified in heading 58.08. 6.- In heading 58.10, the expression “embroidery” means, inter alia, embroidery with metal or glass thread on a visible ground of textile fabric, and sewn appliqué work of sequins, beads or ornamental motifs of textile or other materials. The heading does not apply to needlework tapestry (heading 58.05). 7.- In addition to the products of heading 58.09, this Chapter also includes articles made of metal thread and of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes.