Bamboo Strip Sun Hat
Wide-brim hat plaited from thin bamboo strips, designed for sun protection. Falls under HTS 6504.00.60.00 as assembled from unspun vegetable fibers without sewing. Naturally lightweight and water-resistant.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other material strips
Plaited hats from non-vegetable strips like plastic classify in 6505.00.
If made directly from plaiting materials
Heading 6502 covers plaiting materials themselves, not assembled hats.
If classified as basketry
Plaited veg fiber items resembling baskets rather than wearable headgear go to Chapter 46.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure invoices specify 'bamboo strips, unspun' to differentiate from bamboo fabric hats in other chapters
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring plant material origins for US imports
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