Bleached Manila Hemp Hat Shape from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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