Cotton Crochet Baby Cap from Japan
A delicate crochet cap for infants, handmade from fine cotton yarn to provide gentle head coverage. Classified under HTS 6505.00.15 due to its crocheted (knitted) construction from cotton textile fabric, fully made up as headgear. It meets the chapter's exclusion of toy hats by being functional infant wear.
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
• Provide crochet pattern specs and yarn certificates to prove knitted origin and cotton composition
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use; retail-ready items stay in this consumer headgear code
• Check for linings or trims that might require separate valuation if exceeding de minimis rules