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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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