Unbleached Manila Hemp Hat Shapes from United States
Unbleached manila hemp (abaca) hat shapes, plaited from natural fibrous strips without sewing, blocking, brims, lining, or trimming. These raw forms serve as bases for millinery production and are classified under tariff item 6502.00.00 as hat-shapes made by assembling strips of vegetable material.
Duty Rate — United States → 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 6502000000; Equal To 6502000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the hat shapes are truly unbleached and unsewn to qualify for this tariff item; any sewing beyond spiral assembly may shift classification
• Declare the material as abaca (Manila hemp) and provide a millinery use statement if requested by CBSA
• Verify the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) duty rate for this item, as preferential rates may apply under free trade agreements