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Sewn Banana Leaf Fedora from Germany

A structured fedora hat assembled by sewing strips of banana leaf fibers, offering a tropical, eco-friendly alternative to felt hats. It qualifies for HTS 6504.00.30.00 as sewn vegetable fiber strip headgear. Ideal for beach or casual wear.

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

• Include photos or samples showing sewn strip construction during import declaration

• Ensure fibers are unspun vegetable materials

• Common pitfall: over-trimming with non-vegetable materials