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.

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.

6504.00.60.00Lower: 39.6% vs 41.8%

If blocked to shape or with brims

Blocking or adding brims moves it to heading 6504 as shaped hat forms.

4602.11Lower: 16.6% vs 41.8%

If sold as bulk plaited material, not assembled into shapes

Unassembled plaits or raw strips classify under Chapter 46 for basketware materials.

6505.00.60.90Higher: 42% vs 41.8%

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