Rabbit Fur Felt Hat Blank from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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