Colored Rice Paper Hat Form

Assembled hat shape from dyed rice paper strips, plaited without sewing, unblocked, unlined, and untrimmed. Under HTS 6502.00.60.30 as colored paper hat shape for millinery use. Provides natural texture for artisanal hat making.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6502.00Same rate: 35%

If of vegetable fibers like unspun sisal

Material shift from paper to fibrous veg materials changes hierarchy.

6505.00.60.90Higher: 42% vs 35%

If lined or trimmed post-import

Heading 6502 specifies neither lined nor trimmed; additions reclassify.

4804.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If kraft paper sheets, not assembled

Unassembled paper lacks hat shape form; paper products chapter applies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from certified suppliers to ensure 100% paper; vegetable fiber blends go to 6502.00.30

Photograph assembly method for CBP review to prove plaiting vs sewing

Bundle in manufacturing packs; retail packaging may trigger 6504 consumer hat duties

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