Straw Plait Bands for Hat Making from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
2.5%
Import Tips
• 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