Uncolored Bamboo Strip Hat Bodies

Plaited hat shapes from natural, unbleached bamboo strips, assembled simply without sewing or brims. HTS 6502.00.40.00 covers these raw vegetable fiber forms for hat shaping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+35.0%39%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6502.00Same rate: 39%

If bamboo and bleached

Bleached bamboo/rattan has its own subheading.

4412.10Lower: 10% vs 39%

If bamboo strips not plaited into hat shapes

Plywood or layered bamboo falls under Chapter 44 wood products.

6505.00.90Higher: 42.5% vs 39%

If with added brims or for industrial hat frames

Brimmed or framed assemblies go to 6505 hat frames.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish bamboo from wood via fiber analysis for correct vegetable classification

Avoid packing with finished hats to prevent set classification issues

Declare moisture content to prove unprocessed, natural state

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