Cotton Boater Hat

Classic straw-like cotton boater hat made from hand-loomed fabric, lined for comfort, purely cotton construction. Falls under HTS 6505.00.20 as non-knitted cotton headwear eligible for duty benefits. Popular for summer formal wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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6504.00.30Lower: 41% vs 42.5%

If constructed from woven straw but cotton-dominant

Straw hats in the piece or shapes are under 6504; cotton plaiting may qualify if plaited.

6505.00.40Higher: 42.9% vs 42.5%

If of man-made fibers instead of cotton

Material change to synthetics moves to separate textile fiber subheading.

6216.00.58Lower: 27.9% vs 42.5%

If sold as part of a uniform set

Headwear presented as accessories in sets with apparel falls under Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify if folklore-eligible; non-certified cotton boaters still qualify under cotton subheading

Include lab tests for fiber content to counter potential synthetic adulteration claims

Package as individual headgear, not sets, to avoid ensemble classification

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