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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If trimmed for millinery use
Trimmed or lined shapes become hat-frames for further hat-making.
If raw vegetable plaits or leaves
Unassembled maize leaves or plaits are raw materials under Chapter 14.
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
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