Sewn Raffia Sun Hat

A wide-brimmed sun hat sewn from strips of natural raffia fibers, providing shade and UV protection. It falls under HTS 6504.00.30.00 as it is made by assembling and sewing strips of vegetable fibers (raffia). The hat is unlined but may feature a simple trim.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6%+35.0%41%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6%+10.0%16%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6%+10.0%16%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6%+10.0%16%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6505.00.60.90Higher: 42% vs 41%

If made primarily of straw with significant man-made fiber lining

Hats of vegetable fibers with over 50% man-made materials shift to Chapter 65 heading 6505 for other materials.

6504.00.90Higher: 41.8% vs 41%

If not explicitly sewn from strips but assembled differently

Non-sewn assembly of vegetable fiber strips falls under the residual subheading 6504.00.90.

6502.00.90Higher: 41.8% vs 41%

If in unfinished hat shape form, not fully sewn into a complete hat

Hat shapes plaited from vegetable fibers are classified in 6502, excluding those simply sewn from strips.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify that the hat is sewn from plaited or assembled strips of vegetable fibers like raffia to qualify; provide fiber origin certificates

β€’ Avoid misclassification as knitted hats

β€’ Ensure no plastic reinforcements to stay in this heading

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