Cotton Headband from Japan
A wide cotton headband made up as a clothing accessory to hold back hair or provide forehead coverage during activities. It is an other made-up accessory of cotton under HTS 6217.10.95.10, not a hat or full garment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Distinguish from hats (6505) by size and design; document as 'sweatband-style accessory'
• Test for cotton content and woven construction to stay in Chapter 62
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could invoke different end-use rules