Cotton Knitted Beanie Hat from Japan
A soft, stretchy beanie hat fully knitted from 100% cotton yarn, designed for everyday casual wear. It falls under HTS 6505.00.15.60 as knitted headgear made from cotton, not in strips, and classified as 'other' within the knitted cotton category. The simple construction without lace or felt aligns with this specific subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 100% cotton or cotton-flax blend for accurate classification under 6505.00.15.60
• Include detailed knitting specifications and construction diagrams in documentation to distinguish from woven or strip-sewn hats
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as synthetic by ensuring no non-cotton fibers exceed trace amounts