Foldable Paper Yarn Travel Hat from Japan
A compact, foldable fedora-style hat crafted from resilient paper yarn, designed for travelers needing lightweight head protection. Under HTS 6505.00.90.50 for its construction from paper yarn textile in the piece, not strips, and exclusion of asbestos or doll hats per chapter notes.
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
• Test for foldability claims with customs samples to prevent disputes over 'made up' status versus plaited shapes in 6502
• Use HTS advisory rulings for dyed paper yarn to confirm colorfastness doesn't alter classification
• Separate retail-packed hats from bulk to avoid set classification pitfalls