Straw Raffia Hat Shape from Germany
Unblocked hat shape assembled from plaited raffia straw strips, without brims, lining, or trim, used by hat makers as a base for custom millinery. It falls under HTS 6502.00.90 as a plaited strip assembly not further processed or shaped.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify material composition via lab tests to confirm plaited strip assembly and avoid misclassification as finished hats
• Provide assembly process documentation to prove not blocked, lined, or trimmed per Chapter 65 notes