Cotton Sun Hat
A wide-brimmed hat made from woven cotton fabric, designed for sun protection with a soft lining. It falls under HTS 6505.00.25.90 as it is made up from cotton textile fabric, not knitted, and not in strips. Perfect for casual outdoor wear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily man-made fibers like nylon or polyester
Headgear from synthetic textile fabrics falls outside cotton/flax subheading into 'other' textile category.
If featuring a significant rigid brim or peak, like a baseball cap style
Hats with shaped brims are classified under felt or straw headings in 6504, not textile fabric pieces.
If knitted or crocheted from cotton yarn
Knitted headgear shifts to Chapter 61 clothing accessories, excluding made-up textile fabric hats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content is at least 50% cotton or flax via lab testing to confirm classification under 6505.00.25
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'not knitted' construction and retail packaging to prevent misclassification
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Flax Linen Beret
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Cotton Bucket Hat
A downward-sloping brim bucket hat sewn from durable cotton canvas fabric, ideal for beach or fishing. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.25.90 as non-knitted cotton textile headgear made up in the piece, without strips. Unlined for breathability.
Cotton-Flax Newsboy Cap
A structured newsboy cap with eight woven panels from cotton-flax blend fabric, featuring a button top. Falls under HTS 6505.00.25.90 for other non-knitted cotton/flax headgear, made up from textile fabric. Popular for vintage styles.
Organic Cotton Beanie
A slouchy beanie hat sewn from GOTS-certified organic cotton twill fabric, unlined for everyday wear. Classified in HTS 6505.00.25.90 as other non-knitted cotton headgear from textile fabric in the piece. Eco-friendly casual option.
Flax Fedora
A lightweight fedora hat constructed from pressed flax fabric with a creased crown and brim. Meets HTS 6505.00.25.90 criteria for non-knitted flax textile headgear, other than specified types. Suitable for summer formal wear.