Felted Beret from Japan
A classic soft beret made from felted wool textile fabric, shaped without strips for artistic or casual style. Falls under HTS 6505.00.90.89 for headgear made up from felt or other textile fabric. Popular in fashion and uniform contexts.
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 'felt' via fiber entanglement process, not woven/knit, to confirm 6505 eligibility
• Document lining materials separately if synthetic, as blends may affect duty rates
• For uniform berets, note end-use declarations for potential industrial exemptions