Cotton Panama Hat Braid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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