Cardboard Hat Foundation
Die-cut cardboard bases for party hats and costume headpieces, providing structural form before decoration. These are hat foundations under tariff item 6507.00.00, as they are not finished hats but components for headgear.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the foundations are for carnival or festive articles
Chapter 95 covers carnival articles, which are excluded from Chapter 65.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cardboard foundations are not decorated or finished, as that could change classification
• Ship flat to minimize volume and demonstrate they are components, not final products
• Keep records of the intended use for headgear to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 6507.00.00
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