Paper Raffia Hat Shape
Unblocked hat shape assembled from bleached paper strips mimicking raffia, neither lined nor trimmed, ideal for milliners to block into custom hats. Classified under HTS 6502.00.60.30 as a plaited paper hat shape, not sewn, meeting the chapter's exclusion of sewed shapes. Used in fashion hat production for its lightweight, moldable properties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing non-paper materials like plastic strips
Paper-only requirement; blends fall under other materials subheading.
If blocked to shape or with brims
Heading 6502 excludes blocked or brimmed forms, moving to finished hats.
If sold as craft material, not hat-specific
Lacks hat shape intent; classified as paper articles if generic.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify paper composition via lab tests; mixtures with >5% non-paper fibers may shift to 6502.00.90.60
• Provide assembly process documentation to confirm 'not sewed' status per heading 6502 notes
• Label as 'hat shapes for further manufacturing' to prevent retail classification under 6504
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