Braided Raffia Beach Hat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content labels certifying man-made braid percentage for 6505.00.50 eligibility
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, risking shift to parts classification
• Document as 'retail headgear' to prevent misclassification under hat shapes