Fur Felt Bowler Hat
A fur felt bowler hat, shaped from fur felt plateaux of heading 65.01, lined with a leather sweatband for durability. This finished headgear is made from the specified felt forms and is not excluded by chapter note 1. It falls under tariff item 6505.00.39 as 'Other' felt headgear, not being for manufacturing use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hat is for use in the manufacture of hats
This item covers fur-felt or wool-felt headgear for manufacturing, not finished hats.
If the hat is made from other materials, not felt
This item covers other headgear not made from felt.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bowler hat is made from fur felt plateaux of heading 65.01 and is fully finished
• Declare the leather sweatband as part of the hat's value
• Verify the hat is not for use in the manufacture of hats to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 6505.00.39
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Boys' Derby Bowler Fur Felt
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Boys' Flat Cap Fur Felt
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Boys' Ivy League Cap Fur Felt
An Ivy League cap for boys made from fur felt, shaped from a 65.01 hat body with a rounded crown and a short brim. This casual yet structured headgear is lined and qualifies under tariff item 6505.00.39 as other felt hats.
Boys' Newsboy Cap in Fur Felt
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Boys' Pinch Front Fur Felt Hat
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