Nylon Stiffened Hat Buckram from Japan
Heavy-duty nylon buckram impregnated with gum for hat foundation and blocking in professional millinery. HTS 5901.90.20.00 covers man-made fiber stiffened fabrics for this exact purpose. Provides shape retention crucial for formal hat construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include hat-making application photos/samples to prove 'hat foundation' classification
• Measure stiffness; insufficient rigidity risks reclassification to basic nylon
• Specify roll width and coating type in commercial invoice details