Polypropylene Straw Hat Shape from Japan
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 — 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
• 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