Nylon Braid Fedora with Textile Band from Japan
This fedora hat incorporates nylon braid in the brim and crown structure, with a man-made fiber band, qualifying under HTS 6505.00.70.90 as other braided headgear of man-made fibers. The construction uses sewn textile fabric pieces, not strips.
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
• Provide photos or samples showing braid integration to support classification over plain textile hats
• Comply with FTC labeling for country of origin and fiber content on retail packaging