Sewn Abaca Straw Boater Hat from Germany
A flat-topped boater hat made by sewing manila abaca fiber strips, popular for summer boating attire. Falls under HTS 6504.00.30.00 for its sewn construction from unspun vegetable fibrous materials. Typically features a striped ribbon band.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify abaca as a vegetable fiber and detail sewing method in invoices
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics unfinished shapes
• Test for durability to counter quality claims