Wholly or in part of braid
Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other: > Other: > Of man-made fibers: > Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: > Wholly or in part of braid
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6505.00.50
Braided Straw Sun Hat
A wide-brimmed sun hat made from braided straw fibers with a knitted crown lining, designed for summer protection. It falls under HTS 6505.00.50 as it is knitted or crocheted headgear partly of braid from man-made fibers used in the braiding process. The braid construction and textile fabric composition classify it here rather than simple straw hats.
Braided Raffia Beach Hat
A floppy beach hat crafted from braided raffia with crocheted man-made fiber accents for durability. Classified under HTS 6505.00.50 due to its partial braid construction from man-made fibers and crocheted textile elements. This distinguishes it from plain vegetable fiber hats.
Crocheted Braid Beret
A soft beret featuring crocheted man-made fiber body with decorative braid edging. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.50 as crocheted headgear partly composed of braid from man-made fibers. The combination avoids classification as simple knitted headwear.
Knitted Braid Cloche Hat
A vintage-style cloche hat with knitted man-made fiber crown and braided band. Falls under HTS 6505.00.50 for its knitted construction and partial braid of man-made fibers. This textile makeup differentiates it from felt or lace-only hats.
Braided Synthetic Trilby Hat
A structured trilby hat made from crocheted synthetic fibers with braided brim trim. Classified in HTS 6505.00.50 due to its crocheted textile fabric and man-made braid elements. Excludes toy hats per chapter notes.
Crocheted Raffia Fedora
A fedora-style hat crocheted from man-made raffia-like fibers with braided crown detailing. HTS 6505.00.50 applies for its crocheted makeup and partial man-made braid. Differs from plain plaiting hats.
Knitted Braid Bucket Hat
Casual bucket hat with knitted man-made fiber body and braided visor band. Fits HTS 6505.00.50 as knitted headgear wholly or partly of man-made braid. Textile fabric piece construction confirms placement.
Braided Polypropylene Boater Hat
A classic boater hat crocheted from polypropylene braid for water resistance. Under HTS 6505.00.50 for crocheted man-made fiber braid construction. Not a toy hat.
Synthetic Braid Panama-Style Hat
Panama-inspired hat knitted from synthetic fibers with authentic-looking braid weave. HTS 6505.00.50 due to knitted man-made braid elements. Excludes strips per hierarchy.
Crocheted Nylon Braid Cap
Sun-protective cap crocheted from nylon with braid reinforcements. Classed HTS 6505.00.50 for man-made braid and crochet. Textile headgear.
Braided Acrylic Beanie
Warm beanie knitted acrylic with braid pattern. HTS 6505.00.50 man-made braid.
Polyester Braid Visor
Crocheted polyester visor with braid bill. HTS 6505.00.50.
Man-Made Fiber Braid Headband Hat
Wide headband-style hat of crocheted braid. HTS 6505.00.50.
Braided PP Newsboy Cap
Newsboy cap knitted PP braid. HTS 6505.00.50.