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Braided Polyester Boater Hat

Classic boater hat woven from braided polyester strips, trimmed minimally and suitable for formal summer wear. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.70 as headgear made in part of man-made fiber braid, not from strips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.8%+35.0%41.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.8%+10.0%16.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6505.00.60Higher: 42% vs 41.8%

If of wool or fine animal hair blends

Material shift from man-made to animal fibers changes the specific subheading.

6502.00.90Same rate: 41.8%

If hat shapes plaited without full makeup

Unmade hat shapes from plaiting fall under 6502, per notes excluding sewn braids.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 41.8%

If classified as accessory not primarily headgear

Other made-up textile accessories outside Chapter 65 if function is secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document braid formation process to distinguish from sewn strip spirals excluded in heading 6502 notes

β€’ Check for man-made fiber content over 50% to stay in this subheading