Felt Beret from Japan
A classic soft beret crafted from pressed wool felt textile fabric, popular in fashion and uniforms. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.90 as headgear made up from felt or other textile fabric in the piece, not knitted or lace-specific. Often unlined for everyday wear.
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 composition (non-woven) vs. knitted to prevent misclassification
• Declare if trimmed with leather, as that may invoke additional material rules
• Use HTS advisory rulings for uniform berets to confirm non-safety status