Bleached Maize Leaf Hat Shape

Assembled plaited shape from bleached corn husk strips, no sewing, unblocked, no brims, lining, or trim. Falls under HTS 6502.00.60.60 as bleached fibrous vegetable material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6504.00.90Higher: 41.8% vs 35%

If trimmed for millinery use

Trimmed or lined shapes become hat-frames for further hat-making.

1404.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If raw vegetable plaits or leaves

Unassembled maize leaves or plaits are raw materials under Chapter 14.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 35%

If made-up into non-hat article

Plaited maize items as mats or bags classify as other made-ups.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Validate maize leaf as unspun fiber with botanical certificates

Package to prevent crushing; fragile shapes common issue

Avoid dyes to stay 'bleached only'; color adds subheading nuance