Raw Rattan Plaited Hat Forms
Plaited hat shapes from unbleached rattan strips, unblocked and untrimmed, for further hat-making. HTS 6502.00.40.00 applies to these natural vegetable fiber assemblies not sewn, bleached, or colored.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of bamboo or ratan with bleaching
Bleached bamboo/rattan shapes have a specific subheading in 6502.
If rattan used in basketry shapes, not hat-specific
General rattan plaited articles may fall under wood basketware in Chapter 44.
If assembled by sewing rather than simple plaiting
Sewn plaited articles of vegetable materials shift to Chapter 46.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document rattan sourcing to comply with CITES if from protected species areas
• Inspect for any lining traces, as even minimal trim reclassifies to 6504
• Batch test for natural color to avoid disputes over 'not colored' declaration
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