Braided Straw Sun Hat from China
A wide-brimmed sun hat constructed from braided straw fibers, lined with man-made fabric for comfort. It falls under HTS 6505.00.70 as it is made wholly or in part of braid from man-made fibers, classified as other headgear not in strips.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify braid composition meets 'wholly or in part of braid' criteria with lab tests for man-made fibers to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying braid material and construction method to comply with Chapter 65 exclusions like worn headgear