Polyester Spiral Sewn Hat Form from China
Basic hat shape created by sewing continuous strips of polyester fabric in a spiral, unblocked and without brims, lining, or embellishments, per 6502.00.90.30 for man-made fibers. Provides a lightweight base for blocking into various hat styles like cloches or berets. Not a finished product but a millinery intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.8%
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
• Use detailed photos in entry docs showing spiral strip seams to prove compliance with 'assembling strips' criterion
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare full value including any pre-treatments that enhance durability
• Ensure no blocking wires or forms are included, as that triggers 6504 classification