Nylon Braid Fedora with Textile Band from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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