Dyed Kraft Paper Plaited Hat Shape from China
Hat blank plaited from colored kraft paper strips, not blocked, no brims, unlined, untrimmed, and non-sewn. HTS 6502.00.60.30 covers such bleached/colored paper assemblies. Economical base for blocking into fedoras or cloches.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for paper purity; recycled content ok if fibrous structure meets paper def
• Mark invoices 'for hat blocking only' to avoid toy/carnival misclassification per chapter notes
• Comply with FSC certification if eco-labeled to ease customs scrutiny