Wool Blend Knitted Beret

A classic French-style beret knitted from a blend of 25% wool, 70% acrylic, and 5% elastane man-made fibers. It falls under HTS 6505.00.60.40 because it is knitted or crocheted from man-made fiber fabric containing 23% or more wool by weight, not in part of braid, and not excluded by chapter notes. The soft, slouchy design is ideal for casual wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6505.00.60.30Same rate: 42%

If wool content below 23% by weight

Lower wool blends in man-made fiber knitted headgear fall under the subheading for less than 23% wool.

6501.00Lower: 20.3% vs 42%

If made from plaited straw or similar materials

Headgear from plaiting materials like straw uses Chapter 65 heading 6501, regardless of wool content.

6117.80.95Lower: 32.1% vs 42%

If classified primarily as knitted accessories rather than headgear

Some knitted items resembling headgear but marketed as scarves or shawls may go to Chapter 61 for other made-up clothing accessories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥23% wool or fine animal hair, as blends under this threshold shift to 6505.00.60.30

Provide detailed fabric construction specs (knitted/crocheted) and exclude any braid elements to avoid reclassification

Label products with country of origin and fiber composition per FTC rules to prevent CBP holds

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