Felt Hat Finishing Ironer

Specialized ironing machine with contoured plates that smooth and shape felt hat bodies to final form and surface quality. HTS 8449.00.10.00 covers this finishing machinery for felt hat production. Used by hat manufacturers for dress and uniform hats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+17.5%20.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8449.00Same rate: 20.1%

If when supplied with matching hat blocks

Hat block assemblies use the complete hat making machinery provision.

8516.79.00Lower: 12.7% vs 20.1%

If electric steam iron without hat-specific shaping

General electric steam irons classify under electrothermic appliances.

8451.30.00Higher: 35% vs 20.1%

If for ironing flat textile fabrics

Flatwork ironing machines fall under laundry finishing machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit hat size range and shape memory demonstrating hat-specific design

Include steam iron compliance with pressure vessel regulations

Separate hat block components if imported together

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