6502.00.40.00/Raw Rattan Plaited Hat Forms/Japan

Raw Rattan Plaited Hat Forms from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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