Toquilla Straw Trilby from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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