Colored Sisal Fiber Hat Shape

Assembled plaited hat shape using dyed sisal strips, no sewing, not blocked to shape, no brims, unlined, untrimmed. HTS 6502.00.60.60 covers this colored unspun vegetable fiber product.

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.

6504.00.60Higher: 39.6% vs 35%

If lined or trimmed post-import

Addition of lining, trim, or brims converts plain shape to hat-frame under 6504.

5308.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as yarn or unplaited strips

Unprocessed sisal fiber or yarn classifies in Chapter 53, not assembled hat shapes.

6505.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If strips are plastic-coated sisal

Material composition change to man-made coated strips moves out of vegetable fiber heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab tests confirming sisal as unspun fibrous vegetable material

Watch for over-assembly; any trim pushes to finished hat-frames in 6504

Bundle with country-of-origin docs for GSP or other preferential treatment