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Sunhat

A sunhat is a type of hat designed to shade the head and face from the sun. Historically and currently, they serve as protection against heat and harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Material

Sunhats are constructed from a variety of materials, each offering different levels of protection, durability, and style. Common materials include:

• Straw: Lightweight, breathable, and affordable. Often used in wide-brimmed styles for casual wear. Common straw types include paper straw, palm leaf straw, and raffia.
• Cotton: Soft, comfortable, and absorbent. Often used for bucket hats and baseball cap styles.
• Linen: Breathable and durable, offering good sun protection. Can be more expensive than cotton.
• Canvas: A sturdy, tightly woven fabric providing excellent sun protection. Often used in more structured hats.
• Polyester/Synthetic Blends: Water-resistant, durable, and often feature UV protection coatings.
• Nylon: Lightweight and quick-drying, suitable for active wear.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a sunhat is to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays, reducing the risk of sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. They also help to:

• Reduce glare: Providing better visibility in bright sunlight.
• Keep cool: By shading the head, they help to regulate body temperature.
• Protect eyes: Wide brims provide shade for the eyes, reducing the need for sunglasses.

Function

Sunhats function by blocking UV radiation. The effectiveness of a hat depends on several factors:

• Brim width: Wider brims offer more comprehensive protection.
• Fabric density: Tightly woven fabrics block more UV rays than loosely woven ones.
• Color: Darker colors generally absorb more UV radiation than lighter colors, though tightly woven light-colored hats can still offer good protection.
• UPF rating: Some hats are specifically tested and rated for their Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF), indicating the percentage of UV rays blocked.

Usage Scenarios

Sunhats are used in a wide variety of settings, including:

• Outdoor recreation: Beach trips, hiking, gardening, picnics, and sporting events.
• Travel: Providing sun protection in warm climates.
• Everyday wear: Casual sun protection during daily activities.
• Fashion: As a stylish accessory.

Common Types

• Wide-brimmed hats: Offer maximum sun protection, often made of straw or canvas. Examples include floppy hats, garden hats, and packable hats.
• Bucket hats: Casual, all-around protection, often made of cotton or polyester.
• Baseball caps: Provide shade for the face and eyes, often made of cotton or polyester.
• Fedora/Panama hats: Stylish hats with a structured brim, often made of straw or felt.
• Visors: Provide shade for the eyes, but not the face or neck.
• Legionnaire hats: Feature a wide brim and a flap covering the neck and ears.
• Boater hats: A classic straw hat with a flat crown and brim.

Sunhats fall under headgear, and the applicable HS codes are detailed below.

• 6505009089: This HS code covers hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Other: Other Other: Other: Other. The base tariff is 20.7¢/kg + 7.5%, with a 0.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff is 20.7¢/kg + 7.5% + 30.0%. This code is suitable for sunhats constructed from knitted, crocheted, lace, or felt materials.

• 6506996000: This HS code covers other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of other materials: Other. The base tariff is 8.5%, with a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff is 63.5%. This code applies to sunhats made from materials other than those specified in 6505.

• 6506993000: This HS code covers other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of other materials: Of furskin. The base tariff is 3.3%, with a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025. The total tariff is 58.3%. This code is specifically for sunhats made from furskin.