Sewn Abaca Straw Boater Hat from Japan
A flat-topped boater hat made by sewing manila abaca fiber strips, popular for summer boating attire. The sewn construction from unspun vegetable fibrous materials places it under tariff item 6504.00.90 as other headgear made by assembling strips.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the hat is sewn from strips and not plaited in one piece, as that may affect classification
• Declare the material accurately as abaca (Manila hemp) fiber
• Keep supplier documentation showing the construction method