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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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