Raffia Plait Strips for Hats
Strips of plaited raffia palm leaves, assembled loosely for hat braiding. Raffia is a plaiting material from broad leaves, and the strips are not yet formed into headgear, fitting this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.5% | — | 2.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strips are assembled into a finished hat or headgear.
Headgear is excluded from Chapter 46 and classified in Chapter 65.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the raffia is not assembled into hats, which would fall under Chapter 65
• Describe the product as loose plait strips for braiding
• Keep the strips separate to avoid classification as finished articles
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