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Unbleached Paper Yarn Hat Blanks from Japan

Hat shapes plaited from uncolored paper yarn combined with vegetable strips, unblocked and untrimmed. HTS 6502.00.40.00 includes such combinations of unspun materials not sewn.

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

• Specify paper yarn content percentage; over 50% may challenge classification

• Prove no sewing via assembly photos or videos

• Monitor for humidity damage affecting 'natural' status declarations