Braided Straw Sun Hat from China
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.
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 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