Wool Newsboy Cap from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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