Bamboo Strip Boater Hat from Japan
A flat-topped boater hat assembled from thin bamboo strips, designed for boating and summer wear. The hat is constructed by plaiting the strips together without sewing, giving it a lightweight and breathable structure. It qualifies under this tariff item as 'other' headgear made by assembling strips of any material.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the hat is plaited or assembled from strips, not sewn, to fit this item
• Provide a clear material breakdown (bamboo strips) in the commercial invoice
• Check that the hat is not a doll's hat or carnival item, which would be excluded from Chapter 65