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Silk Hat Bands

Crocheted silk bands with 70%+ silk waste for attachment to knitted hats or caps. As parts of clothing accessories, they are covered by HTS 6117.90.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+20.0%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6507.00.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 22.3%

If for headgear not knitted garments

Hat bands for non-knitted hats classified with headgear in Chapter 65.

6117.90.90Higher: 34.6% vs 22.3%

If silk under 70% with other fibers

Lower silk shifts to non-silk parts subheading.

6217.90.90Higher: 34.6% vs 22.3%

If non-knitted hat bands

Woven silk bands go to Chapter 62 made-up accessories.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Photograph attachments to hats in documentation to prove 'parts' status

• Ensure no elastic/drawstring features to avoid heading 6117 exclusions