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Cotton Knitted Baby Sun Hat

A wide-brim sun hat knitted from lightweight cotton with a chin strap for secure fit on babies during outdoor activities. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.15.15 as knitted cotton headgear tailored for infants, providing UV protection without rigid structures. The floppy brim is formed from layered knitted fabric.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7.9%+37.5%45.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7.9%+10.0%17.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada7.9%+10.0%17.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6505.00.60Lower: 44.5% vs 45.4%

If trimmed with non-textile elements like plastic

Significant non-textile trims (e.g., plastic buckles) may classify under other headgear headings.

6504.00.90Lower: 44.3% vs 45.4%

If made from woven cotton fabric

Woven (not knitted) construction places it in headings for non-knitted textile headgear.

6117.80.95Lower: 34.6% vs 45.4%

If for industrial or uniform baby headwear

Headgear for protective end-use like hospital settings falls under Chapter 61 accessories.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Test for flammability compliance under 16 CFR 1610 for infant headgear sold at retail

β€’ Declare brim width and UV rating in commercial invoices to justify baby protective use

β€’ Separate from brim attachments if imported as a set to prevent set classification shifts