Crocheted Sun Hat from Japan
A wide-brim sun hat hand-crocheted from cotton yarn, ideal for beach or garden use. Falls under HTS 6505.00.90 for crocheted headgear from textile fabric, not in strips, and outside specific subheadings. Lined versions provide UV protection.
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
• Document crochet pattern to differentiate from woven or plaited hats
• Check for seasonal quotas on cotton yarn products
• Ensure brim is integral, not added strips, to stay in 6505