8449.00.50.00/Felt Hat Forming Block/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide hat size specifications and material composition; import as sets with forming machines when possible; avoid classifying as mere wooden articles