Flax Fedora from China
A classic fedora hat shaped from woven flax fabric, with a creased crown and upturned brim. It meets HTS 6505.00.25 criteria for non-knitted flax textile headgear not in strips. Often lined lightly for structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide weave diagrams if challenged on 'in the piece' vs. sewn strips
• Eco-certifications for flax can aid GSP eligibility; include in docs
• Avoid bulk packing that mimics unfinished shapes