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Polyester Panama-Style Hat from Japan

A lightweight, rollable hat assembled by plaiting polyester strips to replicate traditional Panama hat weave, without sewing or lining. It qualifies for HTS 6504.00.90.60 as man-made fiber headgear made from assembled strips. Perfect for travelers seeking packable sun protection.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no sewing in assembly to support classification

• Test for fiber content; blends over 50% man-made stay here, but natural-dominant shifts headings

• Declare as 'other' not 'shaped' if brim is flexible to match 6504.00.90