Cotton Sun Hat from Japan
A wide-brimmed hat made from woven cotton fabric, designed for sun protection with a soft crown and optional chin strap. It falls under HTS 6505.00.25 as it is made up from cotton textile fabric, not knitted, and not in strips. The hat is typically unlined or lightly trimmed for casual outdoor use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is primarily cotton or flax via lab testing to confirm classification under 6505.00.25 and avoid reclassification to man-made fiber headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'woven cotton hat, not knitted' to prevent customs disputes on construction method