Rabbit Fur Felt Hat Blank

A conical or shaped blank made from prepared rabbit fur fibers, specifically processed for hatters to form fedoras or bowlers. It falls under HTS 5102.19.80.00 as fine animal hair (rabbit fur) prepared exclusively for hatters' use, not carded or combed. This preparation involves cleaning, felting, and shaping the fur into a workable form for millinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6507.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If completed into a retail hat

Finished fur hats are classified in Chapter 65 as headgear, not raw prepared fur.

5102Same rate: 35%

If from coarse animal hair like goat

Coarse hair fur for hatters shifts to the coarse animal hair subheading.

4302.19Lower: 11.7% vs 35%

If retained as dressed pelts/skins

Dressed fur skins without fiber separation stay in Chapter 43 as pelts, not processed hair.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify 'clean yield' documentation per US notes to confirm fur quality and avoid reclassification

Provide certificates proving preparation is solely for hatters' use to prevent duty upgrades

Declare exact animal origin (e.g

Angora rabbit) as fine hair; mislabeling risks penalties

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Angora Rabbit Fur Hat Cone

Conical fur body crafted from Angora rabbit fine hair, cleaned and felted for hat blocking by milliners. Classified under 5102.19.80.00 for its specific preparation as hatters' fur from fine animal hair, excluding carding or combing. Used as a base for shaping high-end fur hats.

Beaver Fur Felt Hood for Hats

Pre-felted hood shaped from North American beaver fine fur, ready for hatters to steam and block into custom hats. HTS 5102.19.80.00 applies to this coarse-textured fine animal hair prepared specifically for millinery. Ideal for durable, water-resistant hat bodies.

Nutria Fur Hatters' Felt Blank

Felted blank from nutria (coypu) fine animal hair, processed into hatters' cones or hoods for shaping. Falls under 5102.19.80.00 as prepared fur from fine hair sources, not carded/combed. Popular for affordable fur felt hats in South American styles.

Muskrat Fur Prepared Hat Body

Shaped hat body from muskrat fine fur, cleaned and felted for professional hatters' finishing. Classified in 5102.19.80.00 for its hat-specific preparation from fine animal hair. Known for soft, lustrous felts in vintage hat reproductions.

Vicuna Fur Hatters' Cone

Luxury cone formed from rare vicuna fine hair, meticulously prepared for bespoke hatmaking. HTS 5102.19.80.00 covers this ultra-fine fur processed for hatters without carding/combing. Prized for lightweight, warm hat felts.

Alpaca Fur Felt Hat Blanket

Flat felt sheet from alpaca fine hair, cut and formed by hatters into custom shapes. Under 5102.19.80.00 as prepared fur for hatters from fine animal hair. Offers silky texture for high-end millinery.