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Silk Cloche Hat

A 1920s-inspired cloche hat tailored from silk textile fabric, offering a fitted bell shape with 75% silk composition. Classified under HTS 6505.00.90.30 for its made-up fabric construction exceeding 70% silk threshold.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+37.5%45%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6502.00.90Lower: 44.3% vs 45%

If imported as unfinished hat shapes

Unblocked or unfinished silk hat forms go to heading 6502, not made-up headgear.

6505.00.40.90Higher: 45.4% vs 45%

If of man-made fibers with silk blend under 70%

Predominantly synthetic silk-blend headgear uses MMF subheadings.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure invoices detail 'made from fabric in the piece' to avoid strip-sewing misclassification

• Comply with FTC fiber labeling for U.S. entry, specifying exact silk percentage

• Watch for bulk packaging; retail-ready units differ from wholesale bolts

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