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HS Code Candidates for Embroidery Patches

Use this page to prepare candidate HS headings, product facts, material and function variants, invoice descriptions, ecommerce catalog fields, and risk flags before official review.

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Answer summary

Product facts to verify

Main material and fiber or chemical composition
Construction: knitted, woven, molded, assembled
Function and intended use
Whether it includes electronics, battery, magnets, leather, or textile
Country of origin and destination market

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Source note

Candidates are preparation aids only. Verify final code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or the destination tariff database before filing.

Last reviewed

2026-07-22

Candidate headings table

Review candidates

The table below lists candidate HS headings for embroidery patches. Each row is a starting point, not a final classification; verify in the destination tariff database before filing.

Code	Heading	Use when
`5810`	Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs	The imported article is an embroidered motif, badge, emblem, or patch whose embroidery and visible ground/fiber facts match the heading review.
`5807`	Textile labels, badges and similar articles, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size	The product functions as a woven or textile label/badge; verify material and whether it is actually embroidered rather than woven.
`6307`	Other made up textile articles	The patch is a finished textile article that does not fit the more specific embroidery or label candidate after reviewing its construction and use.
`Chapter 85 or 90 review`	Electronic or powered wearable patch review	The patch includes LEDs, a battery, a circuit board, sensor, heating element, or another active electrical/medical function.
`GRI 3 review`	Mixed patch set or patch with substantial non-textile components	A retail pack or individual article combines textile, plastic, metal, electronics, or other components that need an essential-character review.

National extensions after the 6-digit heading vary by destination market. Verify the full national code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or UK Trade Tariff before filing.

Decision tree

How to classify embroidery patches

Step 1: Identify construction

Embroidered, woven, printed, molded, appliqué, or active electronic.

Step 2: Identify the textile facts

Backing, embroidery fiber, visible ground, border, and textile versus non-textile components.

Step 3: Identify function

Standalone badge, label, garment decoration, uniform insignia, or electronic wearable article.

Step 4: Check additions

Adhesive, hook-and-loop, metal, plastic, battery, LED, sensor, or packaging components.

Step 5: Verify in the destination schedule

Use current official tariff text and national extensions; do not copy a historical ruling as a final result.

Step 6: Preserve a factual invoice line

State construction + material + function + application, not merely “patch.”

Material variants

How material changes the code

Material	Typical heading	Notes
Polyester twill backing with rayon or polyester embroidery	5810 candidate	Record the backing fabric, embroidery fiber, and whether the article is imported as an embroidered motif or badge.
Woven textile label or badge	5807 candidate	A woven label is not automatically an embroidered patch; retain the construction description.
Felt, textile, or appliqué base with embroidery	5810 or 6307 candidate	The role of the textile base and whether the article is a finished furnishing, emblem, or garment component matters.
Plastic, rubber, silicone, or metal emblem	Non-textile material review	Do not apply an embroidery heading to a patch whose essential material/function is non-textile.
LED, sensor, or powered patch	Chapter 85 or 90 review	Electrical function changes the classification and creates carrier and regulatory checks outside this page.

Function and use-case variants

How function changes the code

Function	Typical heading	Notes
Sew-on or iron-on decorative embroidered badge	5810 candidate	Check embroidery fiber, backing, and whether adhesive is incidental or changes the goods.
Brand or size label for a garment	5807 candidate	Record that it is a label and whether it is woven or embroidered.
Uniform insignia or emblem	5810 candidate	Use exact product facts; intended application to a garment does not eliminate the need to review the imported article itself.
Wearable electronic or wellness patch	Chapter 85 or 90 review	This page does not classify active electronic, therapeutic, or medical goods.

Risk flags

Source-check required

Flag	Impact on classification	Where to verify
Embroidered versus woven construction	Can change the candidate heading family and the relevant fiber details.	USITC HTS headings 5810 and 5807; CBP CROSS rulings.
Fiber and visible ground	Embroidery and backing facts can affect the more specific destination review.	CBP ruling N239689 and current HTS text.
Adhesive, hook-and-loop, plastic, or metal additions	May require a component or essential-character analysis.	Destination GRI rules and product specification.
Battery, LEDs, sensor, or electronic function	Moves outside a simple textile-patch review and can trigger shipping or regulatory checks.	Official destination tariff and carrier guidance.
Country of origin and textile measures	Origin and current textile/trade measures can affect final treatment.	USITC HTS and destination source.

Risk flags signal the need for official review before the candidate code is used on customs documents.

Invoice description examples

Strong descriptions

Strong invoice descriptions include material, function, product type, and key components (battery, electronics, magnet, leather, textile). Avoid generic words such as gift, sample, accessory, or product. The descriptions below are examples only, not final classifications.

Embroidered textile badge, polyester twill backing and rayon thread, sew-on
Iron-on embroidered patch, polyester backing, decorative garment applique
Woven textile brand label, polyester yarn, cut to shape
Hook-and-loop embroidered uniform emblem, polyester textile patch, no electronics
Battery-powered LED wearable patch; electrical function and battery details declared separately

Use these descriptions on the commercial invoice line item, with the candidate HS code and country of origin declared per line.

Ecommerce catalog fields

Shopify, WooCommerce, and CSV fields to check

Before labels and invoices are generated, prepare these fields in your ecommerce catalog. The CSV Catalog Checker scans Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or custom CSV exports for missing customs fields locally in your browser.

Field	Why it matters
SKU and product photo	A clear photo helps preserve backing, border, embroidery, and application facts.
Construction	Record embroidered, woven, printed, appliqué, molded, or electronic construction.
Backing and embroidery fiber	Material details support the textile candidate review.
Function	Badge, label, garment decoration, uniform insignia, or active wearable product are not interchangeable.
Application method	Sew-on, iron-on, adhesive, hook-and-loop, or integrated garment construction can surface relevant facts.
Electronics or battery flag	Separates passive textile patches from active electronic goods.
Country of origin	Supports trade-measure and final tariff review.
Candidate heading and source note	Keeps the basis reviewable without claiming a binding classification.

Pair this with the Commercial Invoice Generator, the HS Code Finder, and the CSV Catalog Checker.

Worked example

Worked example: polyester embroidered uniform emblem

Scenario: A merchant imports a sew-on round emblem with polyester twill backing and rayon embroidery. It is sold as a standalone textile patch, has no battery or electronics, and is made in one origin country.

Record the physical facts: textile twill backing, rayon embroidery, embroidered emblem, sew-on application, no electronics.
Begin with an embroidery candidate rather than treating the item as a general apparel accessory or generic label.
Check the current USITC HTS entry and destination extension against the fiber and badge/emblem description; a CBP ruling can illustrate, not decide, a similar fact pattern.
Confirm whether any adhesive, hook-and-loop panel, metal mount, or retail-set packaging changes the facts.
Write “embroidered textile badge, polyester twill backing and rayon thread, sew-on” on the invoice.
Save the supplier material declaration, image, candidate note, origin, and official lookup result with the SKU.

A woven label, plastic emblem, and LED patch are different products. They should not inherit this textile-emblem candidate without a new review.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

Calling a woven label an embroidered patch without checking construction.
Using a textile candidate for a plastic, silicone, metal, or electronic emblem.
Ignoring the backing fabric and embroidery fiber in the catalog record.
Treating an iron-on adhesive layer as the only relevant material fact.
Using a historical CBP ruling as a guaranteed code for a different patch design or composition.

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Editorial

About this category page

Written by the TariffCatalog Editorial Team. Maintained by Ryan Cole and reviewed for candidate-only customs-data workflow clarity.

This page follows TariffCatalog's methodology for candidate-only classification, estimate-only calculators, and document draft workflows. Candidates are preparation aids, not binding classifications.

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Maintainer

Reviewed by Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole maintains TariffCatalog from the perspective of a long-time ecommerce operator with 15+ years of experience in product catalog, international shipping, and pre-shipment data workflows. This page is reviewed for candidate-only HS code preparation, source-check clarity, and estimate-only or candidate-only wording.

TariffCatalog is a preparation aid, not a customs broker, legal, tax, or freight-forwarding service. Verify final classifications, rates, documents, and filing treatment with official sources or qualified professionals.

Last reviewed: July 2026 · Maintainer entity: Ryan Cole · Source policy: verified against official customs and tariff sources

Official Source Note

Check final codes

USITC HTS

Check current headings, notes, and destination-specific extensions.

CBP ruling N239689

Example fact pattern for an embroidered man-made-fiber patch; not a universal classification.

CBP CROSS search

Search comparable rulings using the exact construction and material facts.

FAQ

Common questions

What HS code may apply to an embroidered patch?

An embroidered textile patch can begin with an embroidery candidate heading, but the final national code depends on construction, fiber, backing, use, origin, and the destination schedule.

Is a woven label the same as an embroidered patch?

No. A woven label and an embroidered patch can follow different candidate heading paths. Record how the article is made and used.

Does an iron-on backing change the review?

It can. Record the adhesive layer and application method, then check whether it is incidental or changes the composition/essential-character analysis under destination rules.

How should I classify an LED patch?

Do not classify an LED, sensor, or battery-powered patch with this passive-textile workflow. It needs an electrical or other product-specific review and shipping checks.

What product facts should be on the invoice?

Include construction, backing, embroidery fiber or material, function, application method, quantity, origin, and whether any electronics are included.

Can a patch set use one candidate heading?

Only after documenting every component and checking whether the destination rules treat the pack as a set. Do not assume it from retail packaging alone.

Why does the embroidery fiber matter?

Fiber can affect the more specific textile review, while backing and construction help establish what the imported article actually is.

Are these candidates binding?

No. They are candidate headings for preparation. Verify final treatment in the destination tariff source before filing.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-22

Disclaimer

TariffCatalog provides candidate HS code suggestions, estimate-only calculators, and document drafts. Verify final classifications, duty rates, document requirements, and filing obligations with official sources, carriers, brokers, or destination authorities before filing or shipping.

Candidate headings on this page are preparation aids, not binding classifications. Final classification depends on exact product facts and the destination tariff rules in effect on the entry date.