Toquilla Palm Fedora
A fine-woven fedora from toquilla palm strips, hand-plaited for a premium look. The hat is assembled from strips of vegetable material without sewing, making it a plaited headgear product under heading 65.04. It is a high-quality, breathable hat for warm climates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fedora is plaited in a single piece for hat manufacturing
This item covers industrial hat shapes, not finished consumer hats.
If the fedora is made of sewn fabric with toquilla trim
Sewn fabric headgear falls under heading 65.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fedora is hand-plaited from toquilla palm strips and not sewn, as sewn construction may fall under a different item
• Ensure the hat is not a doll's hat or carnival article, which would be excluded under Chapter 95
• Keep documentation of the plaiting process for CBSA
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