Bleached Manila Paper Hat Blank
Plaited hat shape from colored manila paper strips, unlined and untrimmed, neither blocked nor sewn in spirals. Fits HTS 6502.00.60.30 for bleached paper hat shapes assembled by plaiting. Base for custom blocking in millinery workshops.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from unbleached paper
Color treatment determines bleached/colored vs unbleached subheadings.
If sewn from paper strips
Chapter notes exclude sewn shapes from 6502; moves to other category.
If plastic-coated paper strips
Surface treatment changes material classification to artificial gut.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include dyeing certificates for 'bleached or colored' verification to match subheading
• Avoid trimming during import; added features reclassify to 6505 as trimmed shapes
• Declare weight per dozen to calculate duties accurately for lightweight paper goods
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