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Raw Sisal Fiber Hat Shapes

Unbleached sisal fibrous strips plaited into basic hat shapes, with no sewing, lining, or color. They are hat-shapes made by assembling strips of vegetable material, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6504.00.10Same rate: Free

If the hat shapes are blocked or finished

Finished hats of plaited strips are classified under heading 65.04.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the hat shapes are plaited, not sewn, and have no blocking, brims, lining, or trim

• Declare the sisal material and unbleached condition to the CBSA

• Keep documentation of the plaiting process to support the tariff classification

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