Unisex Felt Boater Hat from China
A stiff-brimmed boater hat constructed from felt hat bodies of heading 6501, suitable for both men and women, with a flat crown and ribbon trim. Classified under HTS 6505.00.08.00 as other felt headgear made from 6501 components, excluding those for women/girls. Popular for summer events and vintage styles.
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
• Provide certificates confirming the hat's origin from 6501 felt bodies to distinguish from woven or knitted alternatives
• Ensure no sewing of strips in spirals, as that excludes from heading 6502 per chapter notes
• Test for flammability compliance (FF 5-74 standard) common for apparel headgear imports