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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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