Raffia Panama Hat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document the raffia source as unspun fibrous vegetable material; test for fiber content if blended to avoid misclassification
• Label products clearly as plaited/not sewed to assist CBP inspection and prevent reclassification
• Watch for trim additions that might introduce sewing, a frequent audit trigger shifting to 6504.00.40