Paper Cord Hat Shape

Basic hat form made by assembling twisted paper cord strips without blocking, brims, lining, or decoration. Classified in 6502.00.90.60 for unprocessed plaited or strip-assembled shapes, distinct from sewn or toy items per chapter exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.8%+35.0%41.8%
🇲🇽Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇨🇦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇩🇪Germany6.8%+10.0%16.8%
🇯🇵Japan6.8%+10.0%16.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6504.00.30.00Lower: 41% vs 41.8%

If featuring made brims

Addition of brims shifts to 6504 for brimmed hat shapes.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 41.8%

If imported as bulk paper cord rolls

Loose paper cords without assembly fall under Chapter 48 as packing materials.

6501.00Lower: 20.3% vs 41.8%

If safety or rain hat design

Functional protective elements reclassify to heading 6501.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document strip material as paper-based to confirm non-textile status; inspect for accidental trimming; label as 'hat shapes' not finished hats for customs

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