Flax Linen Beret from China
A soft, slouchy beret crafted from woven flax (linen) fabric, often used for casual or artistic fashion. Classified under HTS 6505.00.25 for non-knitted headgear made up from flax textile fabric in the piece, without strips. It may feature minimal trimming like a leather band.
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
• Obtain certificates of origin proving flax content to leverage potential preferential duties under trade agreements
• Label products clearly as 'woven linen beret, not knitted' to distinguish from crocheted versions in 6505.00.10