Paper Yarn Sun Hat from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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
• Provide certificates of origin and fiber content labels, as paper yarn is considered a textile fabric under Chapter 65
• Avoid importing worn or toy versions, excluded under chapter notes to prevent reclassification to 6309 or Chapter 95