Sewed Toquilla Palm Hat Shape from Japan
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 — 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
• 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