Cotton Pillbox Hat Braid from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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%