Dyed Toquilla Palm Hat Shape

Plaited hat shape from colored toquilla palm (Panama hat) strips, assembled without sewing, not blocked, no brims, lining, or trim. Fits HTS 6502.00.60.60 as a colored fibrous vegetable material 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.

6502.00Same rate: 35%

If sewn assembly method used

Chapter notes exclude sewn shapes from 6502; simple spiral sewing moves to 6502.00.90 or beyond.

6501.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If plaited but blocked to shape or with brims

Partially worked hat shapes (blocked or brimmed) classify in 6501, not plain plaited 6502.

1404.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as raw vegetable plaiting strips, not assembled

Raw vegetable materials for plaiting are under Chapter 14, prior to hat shape assembly.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from certified suppliers to ensure no blocking or sewing, common pitfalls in palm fiber processing

Document dye process for customs audits on 'colored' classification

Check for combination materials; pure vegetable qualifies best under this code