Nylon Raffia-Like Hat Blank from China
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 — China → United States
41.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
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