Toquilla Straw Trilby from Germany
A slim-brim trilby hat sewn from fine toquilla palm strips, mimicking fine weave but via strip assembly. Under HTS 6504.00.90.45 for other sewn strip headgear, not plaited. Features a feather trim and grosgrain band.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Source from certified Ecuadorian artisans for GSP eligibility on plant strips
• Document strip processing (drying, dyeing) to prove non-textile origin
• Inspect for insect damage common in palm imports, requiring phytosanitary certificates