Cotton Pillbox Hat Braid from Japan
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 — 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
• 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%