Bleached Bamboo Strip Hat Bases from Japan
Plaited hat shape bases from bleached bamboo strips, not sewn, unblocked to shape, without brims, lining, or any trim. HTS 6502.00.60 covers these bleached vegetable fiber assemblies.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm bamboo processing doesn't constitute 'sewing strips in spirals' excluded by notes
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent mold on bleached fibers
• Cross-check against 6501 if any pre-blocking suspected