Toquilla Straw Fedora
A fedora-style hat assembled from unbleached toquilla straw strips, hand-plaited for durability. It qualifies for HTS 6504.00.60.00 due to its construction from vegetable fibers without sewing. Popular for beach and casual wear.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 4.6% | +35.0% | 39.6% |
| π²π½Mexico | 4.6% | +10.0% | 14.6% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 4.6% | +10.0% | 14.6% |
| π©πͺGermany | 4.6% | +10.0% | 14.6% |
| π―π΅Japan | 4.6% | +10.0% | 14.6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lined and trimmed with sewing
Added sewn lining or decorative trim reclassifies to the 'sewed' subheading within 6504.
If molded from vegetable pulp
Hats shaped by molding fibrous pulp, not strip plaiting, go to heading 6501.
If sold as worn/second-hand
Per chapter notes, worn plaited headgear shifts to Chapter 63 heading 6309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Obtain fiber analysis reports proving 100% vegetable origin to support duty-free claims under certain FTAs
β’ Separate bulk plaited hats from trimmed retail versions in shipments to maintain accurate HTS declarations
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