Polyester Crochet Sun Hat from China
A wide-brim sun hat crocheted entirely from polyester thread, unlined and without braid accents, for beach use. Falls under HTS 6505.00.80 as crocheted headgear from man-made fibers, not in part of braid. Offers UV protection.
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
• Include brim width and stitch density details to confirm it's not a 'hat shape' under heading 6502
• Test for flammability if sold as children's sunwear to meet U.S. safety standards
• Use precise HTS descriptions in entry summaries to prevent CBP reclassification