Cotton Sun Hat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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