Sewed Straw Hat Blank

Unblocked hat shape created by sewing together strips of wheat straw, a fibrous vegetable material, without brims, lining, or decoration. Classified under HTS 6502.00.20.00 for its sewed assembly from vegetable fiber strips, serving as a base for hat makers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6501.00Lower: 20.3% vs 38.4%

If plaited without sewing

Plaited hat shapes not assembled by sewing fall under the general 6501 heading for blocked or brimmed forms.

4602.11Lower: 16.6% vs 38.4%

If imported as bulk plaiting strips

Unassembled vegetable fiber strips for plaiting are basketware materials under Chapter 46, not hat shapes.

6505.00.20Higher: 42.5% vs 38.4%

If sold as a set with brims or trim

Assembled sets with brims or trim become trimmed headgear of vegetable fibers in 6505.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'sewed hat shapes of vegetable fibers' and include fiber origin certificates to prevent misclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like partial blocking during sewing, which could move it to 6501.00.00

Ensure no paper yarn blending exceeds combination allowances without re-evaluating under other subheadings