Bleached Manila Hemp Hat Shape
Hat shape plaited from bleached abaca (Manila hemp) strips, assembled sans sewing, unblocked, without brims, lining, or decoration. Under HTS 6502.00.60.60 for bleached vegetable fiber shapes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of paper yarn specifically
If composed primarily of paper yarn rather than fibrous vegetables, separate subheading applies.
If Safety or protective hat shapes, even plaited, shift to Chapter 65 safety headgear.
If made primarily from paper yarn strips
Paper yarn articles resembling hat shapes but not vegetable fiber may classify under paper articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test samples for bleaching uniformity to prevent misclassification as unbleached
• Avoid any lining materials during import to stay in 6502; additions trigger 6504
• Use invoices specifying 'not sewn' assembly to counter common sewing assumptions
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