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Bleached Maize Leaf Hat Shape from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

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