Straw Plait Bands for Hat Making
Continuous plaited bands of wheat straw, assembled into strips for blocking and sewing into hats. These are plaits of plaiting materials, not in parallel-bound sheets, so they fall under 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 bands are bound together in parallel strands to form sheets
Sheet-form plaits fall under the sibling item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the straw is clean and free of mold or pests
• Declare the bands as plaits, not as finished hats
• Check if the straw is bleached or dyed, which may affect valuation but not classification
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