Cotton Boater Hat from Japan
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.
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
• 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