Wire Hat Frame Foundation from Japan
Metal wire framework providing structural support for women's dress hats and fascinators. HTS 6507.00.00.00 covers hat foundations and frames essential for maintaining hat shape. Lightweight steel construction with looped ends for fabric attachment.
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
• Supply engineering specs demonstrating frame supports hat covering without being sewn shapes
• Separate metal wire frames from Chapter 73 by proving headgear-specific design proportions
• Document rust-resistant coating to avoid chemical treatment reclassification