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
45%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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