Embroidered patches|HS Code

Embroidered patches harmonized system code

Product Overview Embroidered Patches are classified under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 5810, representing textile products and articles with embroidery. These patches primarily consist of textile materials intricately designed using various embroidery techniques. Key characteristics include their physical specifications such as size, shape, design complexity, color, and the type of thread used, which can be cotton, silk, or even metallic. The quality attributes are often judged by the neatness and density of the stitches, the clarity of the design, and the durability of the patch. The HS Code 5810 can be further broken down into subcategories depending on the base fabric and the type of embroidery. Embroidered patches find extensive use in the apparel industry, sports, military, and corporate branding sectors, among others. They offer a unique value proposition through customization, enabling businesses to represent their brand distinctively. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code Structure for Embroidered Patches is 5810.10, with '58' representing 'Textiles', '10' denoting 'Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs'. The rationale for this classification is based on the product's fundamental characteristics of being a textile product with embroidery. When it comes to trade considerations, embroidered patches are usually packaged in plastic bags to prevent damage and maintain quality. They are shipped in cardboard boxes, which are easy to handle and provide adequate protection. The quality standards for embroidered patches are determined by the thread and fabric quality, stitch density, colorfastness, and durability. The classification and trade-related information are consistent with the World Customs Organization's guidelines and support the needs of customs classification and trade documentation.

Embroidered patches 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.