Men's Mink Fur Felt Plateaux from Japan
Unshaped mink fur felt plateaux for men's luxury hat crowns, neither blocked nor brimmed. Classified in HTS 6501.00.30.00 as fur felt plateaux for men or boys, used in bespoke hat ateliers. Mink provides a soft, dense felt ideal for high-fashion fedoras.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include lab tests for fur authenticity, as mink requires specific dyeing process documentation
• Avoid overpacking; loose stacking preserves unblocked form to prevent customs challenges
• Register with APHIS for fur imports, declaring non-rabies risk species status