Wool Blend Knitted Beret from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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