Braided Polyester Sun Hat from Germany
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 — 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
• 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