Straw Plait Bands from China
Straw plait bands are narrow strips of plaited straw bound in parallel, used for hat-making or decorative crafts. They are classified here as plaits of other vegetable materials in strip form, not yet assembled into headgear, which is excluded under Chapter 65.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4601949000; Equal To 4601949000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the bands are not shaped or sewn into hat forms, which would move them to Chapter 65
• Keep packaging labels showing the straw content and plaiting process for CBSA inspection
• If the bands are for industrial hat-making, consider a ruling request to avoid reclassification