Cotton Knitted Chef Toque from Germany
Tall, pleated toque hat knitted from cotton for kitchen professionals, breathable and washable. Classifies in HTS 6505.00.15 as knitted cotton headgear, functional for commercial use but still textile-based. Not industrial safety gear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from uniform sets; standalone hats remain headgear, not clothing
• Test for flame-retardant treatments that could shift to safety apparel
• Bulk imports need end-use statements to avoid retail vs commercial mix-ups