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Rhinestone Patch

A rhinestone patch is a decorative motif made by attaching rhinestones to a fabric backing, typically felt or woven material. These patches are used to embellish clothing, accessories, and other items.

Material

• Rhinestones: Typically glass, acrylic, or plastic. Glass rhinestones offer superior brilliance but are more expensive and heavier. Acrylic rhinestones are a more affordable and lightweight alternative.
• Backing Fabric: Commonly felt, woven nylon, or other stable fabrics. The backing provides a base for attaching the rhinestones and a means of securing the patch to the desired surface.
• Adhesive: Patches can be iron-on (heat-activated adhesive), sew-on (requiring stitching), or self-adhesive.
• Base Material (optional): Some patches utilize a metallic or plastic base for added structure and durability.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a rhinestone patch is decoration. They are used to add sparkle, color, and visual interest to a wide range of items. They can also be used to cover blemishes or repair damaged areas of fabric.

Function

• Adhesion: The patch adheres to the target surface through heat, stitching, or an inherent adhesive.
• Reflectivity: Rhinestones reflect light, creating a shimmering effect.
• Customization: Patches allow for personalization and unique design elements.
• Repair: Can cover small holes or tears in fabric.

Usage Scenarios

• Clothing: Denim jackets, jeans, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, hats.
• Accessories: Handbags, shoes, belts, phone cases, hair accessories.
• Dance & Performance Costumes: Used extensively in ballroom, cheerleading, and other performance attire.
• Home Décor: Pillows, curtains, wall hangings.
• Craft Projects: Scrapbooking, jewelry making, and other DIY applications.

Common Types

• Iron-On Patches: Most common type; applied with a household iron. Require a protective barrier (cloth) during ironing.
• Sew-On Patches: Offer a more secure and durable attachment; require basic sewing skills.
• Self-Adhesive Patches: Feature a pre-applied adhesive backing for easy application. Generally less durable than iron-on or sew-on patches.
• Hotfix Patches: Applied with a special hotfix applicator, providing a strong bond. Commonly used in professional garment decoration.
• Flatback Rhinestone Patches: Rhinestones are glued to a flat backing.
• 3D Rhinestone Patches: Rhinestones are arranged to create a raised, three-dimensional effect.
• Motifs: Patches are available in a vast array of pre-designed motifs (flowers, animals, letters, logos, etc.).
• Custom Patches: Designed and created to specific requirements.

Rhinestone patches are decorative articles often applied to clothing or accessories for embellishment. They typically consist of a base material with rhinestones affixed to it. Based on the provided reference material, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 3926903300: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Handbags”. While primarily referencing handbags, this code includes “beads, bugles and spangles” which could encompass rhinestones if they are considered part of the article. The base material would need to be considered.

  • Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • Heading 3926: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • Subheading 3926903300: Specifically for beads, bugles, spangles, and articles thereof.

• 5807900520: This code covers “Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered: Other: Labels: Of cotton or man-made fibers”. If the rhinestone patch is constructed on a textile base of cotton or man-made fibers and is in the form of a label or badge, this code may apply.

  • Chapter 58: Narrow woven fabrics, etc.
  • Heading 5807: Labels, badges, etc.
  • Subheading 5807900520: Specifically for labels of cotton or man-made fibers.

• 7117905500: This code covers “Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other”. If the rhinestone patch is considered imitation jewelry and its value is not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, this code may be applicable.

  • Chapter 71: Imitation jewelry.
  • Heading 7117: Imitation jewelry.
  • Subheading 7117905500: Specifically for imitation jewelry valued not over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts.

• 7117907500: This code covers “Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other: Of plastics”. If the rhinestone patch is considered imitation jewelry, its value is over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, and it is made of plastics, this code may apply.

  • Chapter 71: Imitation jewelry.
  • Heading 7117: Imitation jewelry.
  • Subheading 7117907500: Specifically for imitation jewelry valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts, made of plastics.

Regarding HS code 7117905500 and 7117907500, it is important to determine the value per dozen pieces or parts to correctly classify the item. If the patch is considered jewelry, the valuation will be critical.