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Acrylic Knitted Slouchy Hat from Japan

A trendy slouchy beanie knitted from soft acrylic yarn, popular for streetwear and festivals. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.60.90 as knitted headgear of man-made fibers from knitted fabric, excluding braid. Unlined with optional pom-pom trim for style.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Use invoices specifying 'knitted from acrylic yarn' to support classification away from woven hats

• Watch for blending errors; acrylic-manmade blends stay here, but natural fiber mixes go elsewhere

• Document retail packaging as individual headgear, not sets, to prevent Chapter 63 classification