Cotton Pillbox Hat Braid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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%