Toquilla Straw Trilby from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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