Jute Knitted Sun Hat from Japan
A wide-brimmed sun hat knitted from unspun jute fibers, featuring a soft lining for comfort and a tie-under-chin strap. It falls under HTS 6505.00.90.76 because it is knitted headgear made from unspun vegetable fibers like jute, excluding worn, asbestos, or toy items per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 100% unspun vegetable fibers like jute, as blends may shift classification
• Provide detailed knitting process documentation to distinguish from sewn shapes excluded under heading 6502 notes
• Label products clearly to avoid confusion with toy hats in Chapter 95