Synthetic Braid Panama-Style Hat from Japan
Panama-inspired hat knitted from synthetic fibers with authentic-looking braid weave. HTS 6505.00.50 due to knitted man-made braid elements. Excludes strips per hierarchy.
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
• Distinguish from natural toflee plaiting in docs
• Avoid Chapter 95 doll hat overlap
• Full fiber breakdown required