Raffia Panama Hat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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