| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6506996000 | Doc | 63.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6506993000 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9619009000 | Doc | 44.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9619000500 | Doc | 42.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
New Year's Hat
A New Year's hat is a festive headwear item commonly associated with New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations, particularly in Western cultures. While designs vary, they generally symbolize celebration, good luck, and the transition to a new year.
Material
New Year's hats are constructed from a range of materials, depending on their style and price point. Common materials include:
- Paper: Often used for disposable, inexpensive party hats.
- Cardboard: Provides a more structured base for more elaborate designs.
- Felt: A common material for cone-shaped hats, offering a soft texture and ease of decoration.
- Metallic Foil: Used to create shimmering, eye-catching hats, often in gold, silver, or other bright colors.
- Fabric: More durable hats can be made from fabrics like velvet, satin, or sequins.
- Plastic: Increasingly used for modern, reusable hats, sometimes incorporating LED lights.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a New Year's hat is decorative and celebratory. It's a visual signal of participation in New Year's festivities and contributes to the overall party atmosphere. Historically, the wearing of hats during New Year's celebrations may have roots in ancient traditions symbolizing good fortune and welcoming the new year.
Function
- Visual Cue: Identifies wearers as participants in New Year's celebrations.
- Decorative Element: Adds to the festive appearance of individuals and parties.
- Symbolic Representation: Represents hope, good luck, and new beginnings.
- Photo Prop: Frequently used as a prop for taking commemorative photos.
Usage Scenarios
- New Year's Eve Parties: The most common setting for wearing New Year's hats.
- New Year's Day Celebrations: Worn during family gatherings and events.
- Times Square Celebrations: A prominent feature of the New Year's Eve festivities in New York City.
- Concerts and Public Events: Often distributed at New Year's-themed concerts and public gatherings.
- Children's Parties: Popular as party favors for children's New Year's celebrations.
Common Types
- Cone-Shaped Hats: The most recognizable type, often decorated with metallic foil, glitter, and elastic bands.
- Top Hats: Often associated with a more formal New Year's celebration, sometimes decorated with ribbons and sequins.
- Cowboy Hats: A playful variation, often decorated with New Year's themes.
- Tiara/Crowns: Popular, especially among children, symbolizing a celebratory and regal atmosphere.
- Animal-Shaped Hats: Representing the zodiac animal of the new year.
- LED Hats: Modern hats incorporating LED lights for a more dynamic visual effect.
- Custom Hats: Personalized hats with names, dates, or specific designs.
New year's hats fall under the category of headgear. Based on the provided information, the relevant HS codes are as follows:
- 6506996000: This HS code covers “Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of other materials: Other”. This is a broad category for headgear not specifically classified elsewhere, made of materials other than those specifically mentioned. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 8.5%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and a 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 63.5%.
- 6506993000: This HS code covers “Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of other materials: Of furskin”. This specifically applies to headgear made of furskin. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 3.3%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and a 30.0% additional tariff after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 58.3%.
It is important to determine the material composition of the new year's hat to select the correct HS code. If the hat is made of materials other than furskin, HS code 6506996000 would be appropriate. If it is made of furskin, HS code 6506993000 should be used.