Polyester Buckram Hat Foundation from Germany
Stiffened polyester textile fabric coated with gum or starch, specifically designed as a foundation material for millinery hats. It falls under HTS 5901.90.20.00 because it is made of man-made fibers and stiffened for hat foundations. The coating provides rigidity essential for shaping hat brims and crowns.
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
• Verify the fabric's stiffness and coating visibility to confirm classification under 5901; uncoated polyester fabrics go to Chapter 54
• Provide millinery end-use documentation to avoid reclassification as general stiffened canvas
• Ensure accurate weight and fiber content labeling to meet man-made fiber (229) subheading requirements