Hand-Loomed Cotton Beret from Japan
A traditional hand-loomed beret made from 100% cotton fabric, certified as folklore product under HTS 6505.00.20.60. It is not knitted and features simple trim, qualifying as headwear of cotton in the 'other' subheading. This soft, slouchy hat is popular for casual and cultural attire.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certification documentation proving hand-loomed and folklore origin to justify classification under 6505.00.20.60
• Label fiber content accurately as cotton and include country of origin; avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as knitted
• Verify no synthetic blends exceed allowed thresholds to prevent reclassification to man-made fiber headings