Polyester Plaited Sun Hat from Japan
This wide-brimmed sun hat is crafted by plaiting and assembling strips of polyester man-made fibers, then sewn together for structure. It falls under HTS 6504.00.90.15 as headgear made by assembling strips of man-made fibers, other than hat shapes. The sewn construction distinguishes it from non-sewn plaited hats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm 6504.00 classification
• Include detailed assembly descriptions in invoices to prove 'sewn strips' construction and avoid misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as 'woven' hats, which shift to Chapter 65 headings 6505-6507