Straw Raffia Hat Shape from Japan
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 — 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
• 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