Cotton Beanie Hat from China
A soft, slouchy beanie hat made from knitted cotton fabric, typically worn for casual or winter use. It falls under HTS 6505.00.90 as headgear knitted or crocheted from textile fabric, not in strips, and not specifically covered by other subheadings like safety hats. Unlined or simply trimmed versions are common.
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 fiber content via lab tests for accurate labeling and classification under textile quotas
• Include invoices specifying 'knitted or crocheted' construction to avoid reclassification as woven
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain cotton products from specific countries