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Felt Hat Finishing Ironer from Japan

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.

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

• 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