Polypropylene Braid Beach Bucket Hat from Japan
Bucket-style beach hat with brim and crown of polypropylene braid over textile base, trimmed lightly, under HTS 6505.00.70.90 as other braided man-made fiber headgear. Designed for casual wear, not industrial or toy use.
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
• Ensure invoice describes as 'hat wholly or in part of braid' to match subheading
• Avoid retail sets unless declared properly to prevent set classification
• Check for UV protection claims requiring FTC substantiation