Uncolored Bamboo Strip Hat Bodies
Plaited hat shapes from natural, unbleached bamboo strips, assembled simply without sewing or brims. These raw vegetable fiber forms are neither blocked nor lined, making them suitable as bases for hat shaping under tariff item 6502.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hat bodies are blocked to shape or have made brims
Blocked or brimmed bamboo hats are classified under heading 65.04.
If the hat bodies are lined or trimmed
Lined or trimmed bamboo headgear falls under heading 65.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the bamboo strips are unbleached and uncolored to qualify for this tariff item
• Ensure the hat body is not sewn, blocked, or trimmed
• Provide material and use documentation to CBSA if requested
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