Natural Toquilla Straw Hat Bodies from Germany
Hat shapes plaited from unbleached toquilla palm strips, not sewn, blocked, or adorned, ideal for Panama hat bases. Falls under HTS 6502.00.40.00 as unprocessed shapes from unspun vegetable fibers, neither bleached nor colored.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include botanical identification for toquilla fibers to prevent reclassification as generic plaits
• Ensure no post-plaiting treatments like bleaching; test samples if needed for customs verification
• Declare as 'hat shapes' not 'hats' to avoid 6504 duties; watch for inadvertent trimming