Bamboo Strip Sun Hat from Japan
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.
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
• 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