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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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