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Cotton Boater Hat

Classic boater with flat crown and stiff brim from cotton duck fabric, ribbon trim optional. HTS 6505.00.25.90 applies to this non-knitted cotton textile made-up headgear. Nautical summer style.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+37.5%45%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6504.00Lower: 19.3% vs 45%

If braided flax straw is primary material

Felt or straw/plaiting fedoras classify in 6504 by material precedence.

5804Lower: 25.7% vs 45%

If imported as lace textile fabric before hat assembly

Unmade-up lace fabric stays in Chapter 58 tulles/lace, not headgear.

6117.80Lower: 27.1% vs 45%

If for knitted cotton versions

Knit/crochet headgear always Chapter 61, regardless of fabric type.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify brim stiffening material (textile only) to avoid plastic Chapter 39 shift

• Batch import with size/fiber labels pre-attached for efficiency

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