Cotton Boater Hat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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