Dyed Kraft Paper Plaited Hat Shape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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