Cotton Pillbox Hat Braid from China
Structured cotton braid for outlining structured pillbox hats, providing clean decorative edges. Classified HTS 5808.10.40.00 for cotton headwear-suitable braids in the piece, ornamental without embroidery. Popular in formal millinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Request advance classification ruling for custom pillbox designs to lock in tariff
• Maintain piece form (rolls >5m) to avoid 'made-up article' reclassification
• Apparel fiber content rules apply—test for cotton purity >50%