Crocheted Braid Beret from Japan
A soft beret featuring crocheted man-made fiber body with decorative braid edging. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.50 as crocheted headgear partly composed of braid from man-made fibers. The combination avoids classification as simple knitted headwear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices with photos showing braid integration to support classification
• Comply with textile labeling laws for fiber content to prevent audits
• Separate braid components in documentation if over 20% to highlight partial composition