Bleached Raffia Hat Shape from Germany
A plaited hat shape made from bleached raffia strips, assembled without sewing, neither blocked to shape nor featuring made brims, lining, or trim. It falls under HTS 6502.00.60.60 as a vegetable fiber product that is bleached but not sewn.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify bleaching process documentation to confirm classification under 'bleached or colored' subheading
• Ensure no sewing is used in assembly to avoid reclassification to 6502.00.90
• Provide certificates of vegetable fiber origin to qualify for potential duty preferences