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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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