Sewed Straw Hat Blank from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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