Of man-made fibers (659)
Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed: > Other > Of man-made fibers (659)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 6502.00.90.30
Polypropylene Straw Hat Shape
Unblocked hat shape assembled from spirally sewn strips of polypropylene, a synthetic man-made fiber material, used as a base for milliners to block into final hats. It lacks brims, lining, or trim, fitting 6502.00.90.30 due to its plaited strip construction from man-made fibers. Ideal for custom hat production without pre-forming.
Nylon Raffia-Like Hat Blank
Hat shape formed by assembling narrow strips of nylon, a man-made fiber mimicking natural raffia, sewn in spirals without blocking, brims, lining, or decoration. Classified in 6502.00.90.30 for its unprocessed strip construction from synthetics. Used by hat makers for shaping fedoras or Panama-style hats.
Polyester Spiral Sewn Hat Form
Basic hat shape created by sewing continuous strips of polyester fabric in a spiral, unblocked and without brims, lining, or embellishments, per 6502.00.90.30 for man-made fibers. Provides a lightweight base for blocking into various hat styles like cloches or berets. Not a finished product but a millinery intermediate.
Acrylic Fiber Plaited Hat Shape
Unfinished hat shape plaited and assembled from acrylic man-made fiber strips, neither blocked nor featuring brims, lining, or trim, aligning with HTS 6502.00.90.30. Commonly used in fashion hat production for its soft, dyeable properties. Excludes sewn shapes beyond simple strip spirals.
Viscose Rayon Strip Hat Blank
Hat shape made by assembling strips of viscose rayon, a regenerated man-made fiber, in unblocked form without brims, lining, or trim, under 6502.00.90.30. Offers a silk-like sheen for premium hat bases. Strictly strip-assembled, not fully sewn per heading notes.