Alpaca Blend Slouchy Hat from China
A soft slouchy hat knitted from 28% alpaca fine hair, 65% polyester, and 7% mohair, with pom-pom detail. Fits HTS 6505.00.60.40 as crocheted/knitted man-made fiber headgear containing ≥23% fine animal hair, braid-free. Luxurious warmth for cold weather.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
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
• Differentiate fine animal hair (alpaca) from coarse via fiber diameter tests for accurate classification
• Exclude any sequin or ribbon trim that could be seen as braid
• Register for wool duty drawback if re-exported