Polyester Boater Hat from China
Classic boater hat constructed by plaiting and sewing strips of polyester man-made fibers, often with a ribbon trim. HTS 6504.00.90.15 applies to this sewn assembly of man-made strips, distinguishing from woven or knitted alternatives. Suitable for casual summer wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document strip width and sewing pattern to prove compliance with 'assembling strips' definition
• For sets with matching bags, classify as set under GRI 3 if principal article is hat