Sewed Raffia Hat Shape from Japan
A hat shape assembled by sewing strips of raffia, a natural vegetable fiber, into a basic unblocked form without brims, lining, or trim. It falls under HTS 6502.00.20.00 as it is made from vegetable fibers by sewing strips, meeting the criteria for plaited or assembled hat shapes neither blocked nor with made brims.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify that strips are assembled solely by sewing without blocking or adding brims to avoid reclassification under heading 6501
• Provide documentation certifying the use of unspun vegetable fibers like raffia to confirm eligibility under this subheading
• Inspect for any lining or trim, as these additions shift classification to finished headgear in heading 6505