Straw Raffia Hat Shape from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify material is plaited strips, not blocked or trimmed to avoid reclassification; provide assembly process documentation; ensure no lining for Chapter 65 eligibility