Cotton Panama Hat Braid from Canada
Decorative cotton braid used for finishing Panama-style straw hats, providing contrast trim along brims. HTS 5808.10.40.00 covers this as cotton braid in the piece for headwear ornamentation, separate from general apparel braids. Its millinery-specific design confirms classification.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use AATA rulings for similar cotton hat trims to support your classification during entry
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial cordage, maintaining 'ornamental' status
• Country-of-origin rules strict for cotton; source certificates prevent duty disputes