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Silk Cloche Hat from Japan

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.

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

• 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