Classic Felt Homburg Hat from China
A sophisticated homburg with a curled brim and silk lining, formed from 6501 felt plateaux, trimmed with a bound edge. Falls under HTS 6505.00.08.00 for other felt headgear not prepared for women/girls. A staple in formal menswear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
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 invoices specifying 'made from 6501 felt plateaux' to support classification over generic felt hats
• Inspect for asbestos content exclusion per chapter notes, requiring material safety data sheets
• Register for CBI if from eligible countries to potentially reduce duties on felt headgear