Polypropylene Straw Sun Hat from Germany
A wide-brimmed sun hat assembled from strips of polypropylene fibers, plaited together without sewing to form a lightweight, breathable headgear suitable for beach or outdoor use. It falls under HTS 6504.00.90.60 as it is made by assembling strips of man-made fibers and is not sewed. The design provides UV protection and packs flat for travel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is 100% man-made (e.g
• polypropylene) via lab testing to avoid reclassification to natural fiber headings
• Ensure assembly method is plaiting or strip assembly without sewing; provide manufacturing process documentation
• Label as 'not for children under 3' if applicable to prevent toy hat misclassification under Chapter 95