Straw Raffia Hat Shape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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