Bleached Manila Hemp Hat Cones from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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