Acrylic Fiber Plaited Hat Shape from Japan
Unfinished hat shape plaited and assembled from acrylic man-made fiber strips, neither blocked nor featuring brims, lining, or trim, aligning with HTS 6502.00.90.30. Commonly used in fashion hat production for its soft, dyeable properties. Excludes sewn shapes beyond simple strip spirals.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests if challenged on man-made status; acrylic melts distinctly from naturals
• Specify 'not lined nor trimmed' on commercial invoice to prevent 6505 misclassification
• Bulk imports should be palletized without retail packaging to maintain 'industrial intermediate' status