Bleached Raffia Hat Shape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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