Paper Yarn Sun Hat

A lightweight sun hat crocheted from paper yarn, featuring a wide brim for UV protection and a breathable design ideal for beach outings. It falls under HTS 6505.00.90.50 as headgear made up from paper yarn, a textile fabric derived from twisted paper strips, not in strips or sewn spirals. The hat is typically unlined but may include simple trims.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6504.00.90Lower: 41.8% vs 42.5%

If made from straw or chip

Headgear from vegetable fibers like straw falls under 6504, while paper yarn is specifically classified as textile under 6505.

6505.00.60.90Lower: 42% vs 42.5%

If made from man-made textile fibers

Switching to synthetic yarns like polyester changes the material heading within 6505, altering the subheading from paper yarn.

6502.00.90Lower: 41.8% vs 42.5%

If imported as unfinished hat shapes

Unfinished shapes plaited or formed from paper yarn strips go to 6502; completed made-up hats move to 6505.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the yarn composition through lab testing to confirm it's paper yarn (twisted paper strips) and not synthetic, as misclassification can lead to penalties

β€’ Provide certificates of origin and fiber content labels, as paper yarn is considered a textile fabric under Chapter 65

β€’ Avoid importing worn or toy versions, excluded under chapter notes to prevent reclassification to 6309 or Chapter 95

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