Polypropylene Straw Hat Shape from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 100% man-made fibers for 6502 classification; blends may shift to other subheadings
• Provide assembly process documentation showing strips sewn in spirals, not fully sewn shapes, to avoid reclassification under heading 6502 exclusion
• Declare as 'hat shapes' not finished hats to prevent duties under 6505; common pitfall is insufficient proof of unblocked state