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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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