Cinco de Mayo Sombrero Party Hat from Japan
A colorful woven paper sombrero with a chin strap, used for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. It is classified under tariff item 9505.90.00 as a carnival entertainment article, not as headgear, due to its festive nature.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 95059000; Starts With 95059000; Equal To 9505900010; Equal To 9505900090; Equal To 9505900010; Equal To 9505900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Market the sombrero as a party prop, not a functional hat, to avoid classification under chapter 65
• Provide evidence of festive use, such as packaging for Cinco de Mayo or other celebrations
• Check if the paper material requires any special import permits under Canadian environmental regulations