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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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