Polyester Hair-Net for Chefs from Japan
A fine-mesh hair-net crocheted from polyester filament, elasticized but without braid, for food service hygiene. Under HTS 6505.00.80 as hair-nets of man-made material, not in part of braid. Keeps hair contained during cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify mesh size meets FDA food contact standards for sanitary imports
• Declare as 'hair-net' explicitly to avoid confusion with industrial nets under Chapter 56
• Provide elasticity test results to confirm textile construction over rubber dominant