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.

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.

6502.00.40Higher: 39% vs 35%

If of paper yarn specifically

If composed primarily of paper yarn rather than fibrous vegetables, separate subheading applies.

6506.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If Safety or protective hat shapes, even plaited, shift to Chapter 65 safety headgear.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

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