Woven Paper Fedora from Japan
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 — 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
• Photos of sewing seams essential to prove assembly method over pure plaiting
• Declare paper type (kraft vs recycled) for accurate valuation