Bleached Manila Hemp Hat Cones from Germany
Plaited cone-shaped hat blanks from bleached abaca (Manila hemp) strips, unblocked, no brims, unlined, untrimmed, and not sewn. Meets HTS 6502.00.60 for bleached unspun vegetable fiber hat shapes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include fiber content lab tests to distinguish from synthetic blends
• Specify 'not sewed' on commercial invoice per chapter note exclusions
• Monitor for humidity damage that could alter shape unintentionally