Dyed Kraft Paper Plaited Hat Shape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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