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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sewn assembly method used
Chapter notes exclude sewn shapes from 6502; simple spiral sewing moves to 6502.00.90 or beyond.
If plaited but blocked to shape or with brims
Partially worked hat shapes (blocked or brimmed) classify in 6501, not plain plaited 6502.
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
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