Acrylic Braid Beret from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.8%
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
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