Braided Polyester Sun Hat from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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