Braided Polyester Sun Hat

A wide-brim sun hat constructed from knitted polyester braid, wholly made up from man-made fibers, featuring a trimmed band for style. It falls under HTS 6505.00.50.90 as headgear knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted fabric, specifically of braid and wholly or in part of man-made fibers, not elsewhere specified. The braid construction and textile fabric composition align precisely with this subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.8%+35.0%41.8%
🇲🇽Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇨🇦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇩🇪Germany6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇯🇵Japan6.8%+10.0%16.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6505.00.90Higher: 42.5% vs 41.8%

If not predominantly braid or from other man-made fibers

Shifts to general 'other' category for non-braid textile headgear of man-made fibers.

6504.00.90Same rate: 41.8%

If felted fabric rather than knitted or braided

Felt headgear, even of man-made fibers, classifies under heading 6504 for non-knitted textile types.

6502.00.90Same rate: 41.8%

If imported as unfinished hat shapes

Unfinished shapes plaited or braided but not made up into complete hats go to heading 6502.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to avoid reclassification; include detailed braid construction photos in entry docs

Watch for trimming materials that could trigger additional Chapter 65 exclusions like toy hats

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