Cotton-Flax Bucket Hat from Japan
A casual bucket hat blending cotton and flax fabrics, featuring a downward-sloping brim and drawstring. Falls under HTS 6505.00.25 for blended cotton/flax non-knitted textile headgear, made up in the piece. Popular for streetwear and beach outings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Break down fiber percentages in commercial invoices (e.g
• 60% cotton/40% flax) for accurate duty assessment
• Avoid pitfalls by excluding knitted brims; test samples for construction method
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