Palm Leaf Hat Shape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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