Raffia Panama Hat from United States
A lightweight summer hat plaited from raffia palm strips, mimicking traditional Panama style with a wide brim. Using unspun vegetable fibers assembled without sewing, it falls under tariff item 6504.00.90 as other headgear.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the raffia strips are plaited, not sewn, to match the tariff item
• Declare the material as raffia palm
• Keep supplier documentation showing the plaiting method for customs clearance