Wool Newsboy Cap from Germany
A structured wool newsboy cap made from wool textile fabric or felt, featuring a brim and paneled crown for a vintage look. Classified under HTS 6505.00.40 for other wool headgear made up from textile fabric, not sewn strips or excluded toy items. Popular for fall and winter fashion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document construction method to confirm not made by sewing strips in spirals, per heading 6502 exclusion
• Use invoices specifying wool percentage to prevent misclassification to lower-duty synthetic blends
• Check for linings; excessive complexity might require parts-of-headgear review