Acrylic Straw-Look Fedora
This fedora-style hat is made by sewing together strips of acrylic man-made fibers to imitate straw texture, with a structured crown. It qualifies for HTS 6504.00.90.15 as other sewn headgear from assembled man-made fiber strips. Not a hat shape under 6502 due to sewn spiral construction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 6.8% | +35.0% | 41.8% |
| π²π½Mexico | 6.8% | +10.0% | 16.8% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 6.8% | +10.0% | 16.8% |
| π©πͺGermany | 6.8% | +10.0% | 16.8% |
| π―π΅Japan | 6.8% | +10.0% | 16.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made directly from plaiting vegetable materials like real straw, without sewing strips
Pure plaited vegetable headgear without sewing goes to 6501; sewing shifts to 6504.
If of silk or silk waste strips
Silk-based plaited sewn hats have dedicated subheading 6504.00.60.
If knitted tubular construction rather than sewn strips
Knitted man-made fiber headgear like swim caps falls under Chapter 61 for clothing accessories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Conduct fiber burn tests for customs verification to distinguish man-made from natural straw
β’ Declare exact sewing method in commercial invoice to differentiate from simple plaited (non-sewn) hats
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