Raffia Panama Hat from Japan

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 — 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%

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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