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Bleached Bamboo Strip Hat Shape from Japan

Plaited hat shape from bleached bamboo splits assembled without sewing, plain form without blocking, brims, lining, or trim. Fits HTS 6502.00.60.60 as bleached vegetable fiber shape.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm bamboo is unspun fibrous material via supplier specs

• Prevent moisture damage in transit to maintain bleaching integrity for classification

• Declare exact assembly method; 'plaited only' avoids sewing disputes