Acrylic Braid Beret from Germany
A soft beret shaped from acrylic fiber braid sewn into textile fabric form, lined with synthetic material, classified in HTS 6505.00.70.90 for other man-made fiber braided headgear. It avoids Chapter 65 exclusions like toy hats.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for flammability if for infant use, as headgear may trigger CPSIA requirements
• Declare exact braid percentage to prevent upcharge to higher duty lines
• Use HTS advisory rulings for complex braid constructions