Hand-Loomed Cotton Beret from China
A traditional beret crafted from 100% cotton using certified hand-looming techniques, often featuring folklore patterns from Andean regions. It falls under HTS 6505.00.20 as certified hand-loomed headwear of cotton, not knitted. This classification applies to artisanal products preserving cultural textile traditions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain certification from authorized bodies proving hand-loomed origin to qualify for this tariff line
• Provide folklore product documentation, such as artisan affidavits or cultural heritage proofs, for customs clearance
• Label fiber content accurately as cotton to prevent reclassification under other material headings