Sewed Sisal Fiber Hat Shape from China
Sewn hat form from sisal plant fiber strips, unblocked, without brims, lining, or trim, ideal for blocking into custom hats. Classified in HTS 6502.00.20.00 for sewed vegetable fiber assemblies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis reports on sisal content to counter potential man-made fiber claims
• Package as 'industrial hat blanks' to emphasize non-retail, avoiding consumer good duties