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Natural Palm Leaf Hat Cones from Japan

Cone hat shapes plaited from unbleached palm leaves strips, unlined and unblocked. Classified under HTS 6502.00.40.00 for vegetable fiber plaits that are not sewn, colored, or finished.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify palm species sustainability to meet import regulations on tropical materials

• Ensure no dyeing; visual and chemical checks prevent misclassification

• Label as 'not blocked to shape' with dimensions to confirm raw status