Braided Straw Sun Hat
A wide-brimmed sun hat made from braided straw fibers with a knitted crown lining, designed for summer protection. It falls under HTS 6505.00.50 as it is knitted or crocheted headgear partly of braid from man-made fibers used in the braiding process. The braid construction and textile fabric composition classify it here rather than simple straw hats.
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If made from plaiting materials like natural straw without man-made braid
Unfluted hats of plaiting materials fall under heading 6504, excluding those with significant man-made fiber braid.
If not knitted/crocheted and lacks braid elements
Other textile fabric headgear without braid or knitting goes to the residual 6505.00.90 subheading.
If sold as a hat shape, not fully made up
Hat forms or shapes in braid plaiting are classified in 6501, prior to full assembly as headgear.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify braid composition exceeds 50% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm HTS 6505.00.50 classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'knitted with braid' to avoid reclassification to unfluted straw hats
• Ensure no toy or carnival features to prevent exclusion under Chapter 95 notes
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