Felt Hat Forming Block from Japan
Precision wooden or metal blocks used to shape wet felt hoods into hat forms during steam pressing. Specifically included under HTS 8449.00.50.00 as blocks for making hats. Essential for traditional hat manufacturing.
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
• Provide hat size specifications and material composition; import as sets with forming machines when possible; avoid classifying as mere wooden articles