Abaca Millinery Crown Braid from Japan
Ornamental abaca braid in the piece used for crowning and edging on custom hats and fascinators. It qualifies for HTS 5808.10.10.00 as an unembroidered braid of abaca tailored for headwear decoration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use detailed commercial invoices specifying 'abaca braid for headwear' to match tariff description exactly
• Comply with textile import quotas if applicable; ramie/abaca may have specific restraints
• Test for purity—admixtures over certain percentages could shift to mixed fiber headings