Braided Straw Sun Hat from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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