Palm Leaf Hat Shape from Germany
Plaited hat shape from assembled strips of dried palm leaves, neither blocked nor featuring brims, lining, or trim, serving as a blank for artisan hat crafting. HTS 6502.00.90 covers such unprocessed vegetable strip assemblies.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify palm leaves as plaited strips via origin docs to distinguish from Chapter 46 raw plaits
• Avoid common error of importing with temporary stitching, which may count as sewing per notes
• Declare exact assembly method to prevent reclass to finished headgear