Sewed Toquilla Palm Hat Shape from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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