Polyester Boater Hat
Classic boater hat constructed by plaiting and sewing strips of polyester man-made fibers, often with a ribbon trim. HTS 6504.00.90.15 applies to this sewn assembly of man-made strips, distinguishing from woven or knitted alternatives. Suitable for casual summer wear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of woven straw-like man-made fabric
Woven or lace hats of man-made fibers go to 6505, not strip-plaited.
If of other textile materials not specified elsewhere
Catch-all subheading for non-fiber specific plaited sewn hats.
If imported as parts for further assembly
Unfinished hat bodies or hoods classify as parts in 6217.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document strip width and sewing pattern to prove compliance with 'assembling strips' definition
• For sets with matching bags, classify as set under GRI 3 if principal article is hat
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