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Seagrass Hat Shape from Japan

Untrimmed hat shape assembled by plaiting seagrass strips, neither blocked to shape nor with brims or lining, for eco-friendly millinery bases. HTS 6502.00.90 applies to such vegetable strip assemblies.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain fumigation certs for seagrass to meet USDA import rules

• Specify 'assembled strips, not sewn spirals only' to align with Chapter notes

• Avoid dyeing, as colored shapes may be trimmed