Uncolored Bamboo Strip Hat Bodies from Japan
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.
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
• 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