Knitted Wool Fedora from Japan
A structured fedora hat knitted from fine wool yarn, with grosgrain ribbon band and shaped crown. Classified in HTS 6505.00.30.90 as knitted wool headgear made up in the piece, suitable for formal or dressy occasions.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for wool verification; synthetics blends risk higher duties
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'felt' without felting process proof
• Include size charts and fit descriptions to support 'headgear' not 'hat shape' status