Men's Fur Felt Hat Body from China
A semi-finished hat body made from fur felt, neither blocked to shape nor featuring made brims, specifically designed for men's hats. It falls under HTS 6501.00.30.00 as a basic felt hood or body for further hat-making processes targeted at men or boys. This unformed felt structure is used by hat manufacturers to create custom fedoras or homburgs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fur origin with CITES documentation if using protected species like beaver or rabbit fur to avoid wildlife import restrictions
• Provide detailed felt composition certificates to confirm fur content over 50% for proper classification under fur felt subheading
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring the felt is unblocked and brimless; any shaping triggers reclassification to 6502