Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles
HS heading 58.08 covers Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles. Within Chapter 58 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings spanning braids to ornamental trimmings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $13.8M
- Share of Chapter 58
- 3.9%
- Rank in its chapter
- #5 of 11
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 58.08 covers braids, ornamental trimmings, tassels and pompons in the piece. India is a strong exporter of decorative trims, tassels and gota-style trimmings, drawing on its embellishment and fashion-accessory craft clusters.
How to read this code
58.08 is the four-digit HS heading for braids in the piece. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many textiles & textile articles lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 58.08
The Harmonised System breaks Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
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Top destinations for Chapter 58 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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