Nylon Knitted Bucket Hat with Braid Trim from Mexico
A casual bucket hat knitted from nylon yarn with decorative man-made fiber braid edging, lined for comfort. Classified in HTS 6505.00.50.90 due to its knitted construction from man-made fibers and inclusion of braid elements, fitting the 'wholly or in part of braid' specification for other headgear.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare exact braid percentage in commercial invoice to confirm 'wholly or in part' status; ensure no metal trims that might classify as accessories
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as non-knitted shifts to higher duties