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Sewed Abaca Hat Blank

A hat shape sewn from abaca (Manila hemp) fiber strips, neither blocked to shape nor possessing brims, unlined and untrimmed. It is a hat-shape made by assembling strips of vegetable material, suitable for further processing into finished headgear.

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 shape is subsequently blocked or finished

Finished hats and headgear of plaited or assembled strips fall under heading 65.04.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the hat blank is not blocked, brimmed, lined, or trimmed to qualify for this tariff item

• Declare the material as abaca (Manila hemp) and provide a detailed product description to the CBSA

• Keep records of the manufacturing process to support classification

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