Bleached Manila Hemp Hat Shape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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