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%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
• 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