Sewn Raffia Sun Hat from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the hat is sewn from plaited or assembled strips of vegetable fibers like raffia to qualify; provide fiber origin certificates
• Avoid misclassification as knitted hats
• Ensure no plastic reinforcements to stay in this heading