Polyester Braid Boater Hat from Japan
A classic boater-style hat featuring a crown and brim made partly from synthetic polyester braid sewn in spirals, fitting HTS 6505.00.70.90 for braided man-made fiber headgear. It includes a textile lining but excludes toy or carnival features per Chapter 65 exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document sewing method to prove braid construction complies with heading 6502 exclusion notes
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• 60% polyester braid) for U.S
• Customs fiber content rules
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, risking reclassification