| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6815994170 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9606308000 | Doc | 61.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9606220000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9608996000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9608910000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9609908000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8304000000 | Doc | 33.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926908500 | Doc | 44.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923900080 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8308909000 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8308903000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Hat Clips
Hat clips are small devices used to secure hats to clothing or other items, preventing them from being blown away or lost. They typically employ a spring-loaded mechanism to grip fabric.
Material
- Plastic: The most common material due to its low cost, lightweight nature, and variety of colors. Often polypropylene or similar polymers.
- Metal: Stainless steel or other alloys are used for greater durability and a more secure grip, often found in higher-end or specialized clips.
- Combination: Some clips utilize a plastic body with metal spring components for a balance of cost and performance.
Purpose
The primary purpose of hat clips is to provide a temporary fastening solution for hats, particularly in situations where a more permanent method (like sewing) is undesirable or impractical.
Function
Hat clips function by utilizing a spring-loaded jaw that clamps onto both the hat's brim or band and the clothing fabric. The tension of the spring provides the gripping force. The design allows for relatively easy attachment and removal without damaging either the hat or the garment.
Usage Scenarios
- Outdoor Activities: Commonly used during windy conditions while hiking, camping, boating, or attending outdoor events.
- Travel: Useful for securing hats to luggage or backpacks during transit.
- Fashion/Display: Sometimes used to display hats or attach them to clothing for stylistic purposes.
- Work/Uniforms: In professions where hats are required but not permanently attached (e.g., security, construction).
Common Types
- Alligator Clips: Feature a toothed jaw resembling an alligator's mouth, providing a strong, versatile grip. These are the most prevalent type.
- Spring Clips: Simpler design with two curved jaws that clamp together. Often used for lighter hats or less demanding applications.
- Magnetic Clips: Utilize magnets to attach to hats with metallic components or to clothing with metallic fasteners. Less common due to limited applicability.
- Rotating Clips: Feature a rotating head allowing for greater flexibility in attachment angles.
- Adjustable Clips: Allow for varying the clamping force to accommodate different fabric thicknesses.
Hat clips are fasteners designed for attaching hats, typically used in clothing accessories or for securing hats during transport or display. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:
- 3926908500: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Fasteners, in clips suitable for use in a mechanical attaching device”. This is a strong match as hat clips function as fasteners utilizing a mechanical attaching device. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 6.5%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 44.0%.
- 9606308000: This code covers “Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button molds and other parts of these articles; button blanks: Button molds and other parts of buttons; button blanks: Other”. While primarily for buttons, the inclusion of “other parts of buttons” could potentially apply if the hat clip is designed as a component for a hat band or similar attachment system. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 6.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 61.0%.
It is important to note that the classification of hat clips may depend on the material composition and specific design. If the hat clips are made of plastic, HS code 3926908500 is the more appropriate choice. If they are made of base metal and function as a component of a button-like attachment, HS code 9606308000 could be considered.