Polyester Plaited Sun Hat from Mexico
This wide-brimmed sun hat is crafted by plaiting and assembling strips of polyester man-made fibers, then sewn together for structure. It falls under HTS 6504.00.90.15 as headgear made by assembling strips of man-made fibers, other than hat shapes. The sewn construction distinguishes it from non-sewn plaited hats.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm 6504.00 classification
• Include detailed assembly descriptions in invoices to prove 'sewn strips' construction and avoid misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as 'woven' hats, which shift to Chapter 65 headings 6505-6507