Polypropylene Straw Hat Shape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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