Woven Paper Fedora from Germany
A fedora hat where paper strips are sewn post-weaving for structure, qualifying as sewn assembly. HTS 6504.00.90.45 for other such headgear plaited or strip-made. Crushable design for travel.
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
• Photos of sewing seams essential to prove assembly method over pure plaiting
• Declare paper type (kraft vs recycled) for accurate valuation