Polyester Boater Hat Braid from Germany
Man-made polyester woven braid for nautical boater hat brims and hatbands, offering durable ornamentation. Under HTS 5808.10.40.00 as braid in the piece of man-made fibers for headwear, not knitted per chapter note. Ideal for summer straw hat finishing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Boater-specific use strengthens 'suitable for headwear' claim—include photos/patterns
• Man-made fiber quotas (229) apply; verify license requirements before shipment
• Dye fastness testing prevents quality disputes affecting classification