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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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