Nylon Raffia-Like Hat Blank from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'unblocked hat shapes of nylon strips' with invoices specifying no lining/trim to match HTS description
• Avoid common error of importing with minimal stiffening, which could be seen as 'blocked' under 6504
• Retain supplier certifications for man-made fiber origin to counter potential vegetable fiber misclassification