Straw Raffia Hat Shape
Unfinished hat shape assembled from plaited raffia straw strips, neither blocked nor featuring made brims, lining, or trim. It falls under HTS 6502.00.90.60 as a plaited strip assembly for hat-making, per chapter notes excluding sewn shapes beyond simple spirals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blocked to shape or with brims
Blocking or adding brims moves it to heading 6504 as shaped hat forms.
If sold as bulk plaited material, not assembled into shapes
Unassembled plaits or raw strips classify under Chapter 46 for basketware materials.
If lined, trimmed, or completed for retail
Any lining or trim elevates it to finished hats in heading 6505.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material is plaited strips, not blocked or trimmed to avoid reclassification; provide assembly process documentation; ensure no lining for Chapter 65 eligibility
Related Products under HTS 6502.00.90.60
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.
Rattan Strip Hat Shape
Plaited rattan strip assembly forming a plain hat shape, unblocked, unbrimmed, unlined, and untrimmed. Fits HTS 6502.00.90.60 as 'other' strip-based shapes, excluding worn, asbestos, or toy headgear per chapter notes.
Palm Leaf Hat Shape
Hat shape woven from assembled strips of dried palm leaves, neither shaped by blocking nor including brims, lining, or trim. Under 6502.00.90.60 for plaited natural material strips, adhering to chapter exclusions for toys or worn items.
Synthetic Fiber Hat Shape
Assembled hat blank from plaited polypropylene strips, unblocked, without brims, lining, or any trim. Qualifies for 6502.00.90.60 as 'other' strip assemblies of any material, per heading scope beyond simple sewn spirals.
Wheat Straw Hat Shape
Plain hat form from plaited wheat straw strips, not blocked to shape, lacking brims, lining, or trim. HTS 6502.00.90.60 covers such agricultural strip assemblies, excluding asbestos or doll items.
Manila Hemp Hat Shape
Unfinished hat shape plaited from manila hemp (abaca) strips, unblocked and without brims, lining, or decoration. Fits 'other' in 6502.00.90.60 for any material strip assemblies per chapter definitions.