Palm Leaf Panama Hat from Japan
A lightweight hat crafted by sewing strips of dried palm leaves into a Panama-style shape with a high crown and wide brim. Classified in HTS 6504.00.90.45 for headgear made by assembling strips via sewing, distinguishing it from fully woven plaited hats. Often features a leather or fabric sweatband inside.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document the sewing process explicitly, as palm leaf hats can be confused with plaited 6504.00.20 if weaving predominates
• Check for pesticide residues on natural plant strips, as agricultural import rules may apply alongside tariff classification
• Ensure trimming like ribbons doesn't exceed 10% value to avoid reclassification as trimmed headgear in other subheadings