Sewed Toquilla Palm Hat Shape

Hat blank made by sewing strips of toquilla palm fibers, neither blocked nor featuring brims, lining, or trim. Under HTS 6502.00.20.00 for its vegetable fiber strip construction via sewing, used by hat manufacturers.

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 for industrial blocking machinery use

Pre-blocked shapes for commercial hat production fall under semi-finished 6501.

1404.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 38.4%

If unprocessed fibrous vegetable material

Raw palm fiber strips before sewing are vegetable plaiting materials under 1404.

6505.00.90Higher: 42.5% vs 38.4%

If retail-packaged with basic trim

Retail-ready shapes with any trim become other headgear in 6505.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source certificates of origin for toquilla palm to prove vegetable fiber status and avoid Chapter 39 plastics

Train inspectors to check for 'simple sewing of strips in spirals' to differentiate from blocked shapes

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