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Raffia Panama Hat

A lightweight summer hat plaited from raffia palm strips, mimicking traditional Panama style with a wide brim. Classified under HTS 6504.00.60.00 as it uses unspun vegetable fibers assembled without sewing. The body is woven from natural raffia strips for breathability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.6%+35.0%39.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.6%+10.0%14.6%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.6%+10.0%14.6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.6%+10.0%14.6%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.6%+10.0%14.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6502.00.90.60Higher: 41.8% vs 39.6%

If made from paper yarn

Headgear plaited specifically from paper yarn, rather than unspun fibers, moves to heading 6502.

6505.00.20.60Higher: 42.5% vs 39.6%

If for wholesale hat shapes

Unfinished plaited shapes of vegetable fibers intended for further manufacturing classify under 6505 as hat forms.

6506.10.60Lower: 17.5% vs 39.6%

If safety features added

Plaited hats with protective elements like brims for sun/UV become safety headgear under 6506.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document the raffia source as unspun fibrous vegetable material; test for fiber content if blended to avoid misclassification

β€’ Label products clearly as plaited/not sewed to assist CBP inspection and prevent reclassification

β€’ Watch for trim additions that might introduce sewing, a frequent audit trigger shifting to 6504.00.40