Palm Leaf Cowboy Hat from Japan
A wide-brim cowboy hat plaited from dried palm leaf strips and assembled sans sewing, popular in western wear. HTS 6504.00.90.75 covers such other plaited headgear.
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
• Use HTS advisory samples for customs binding ruling on palm plaiting
• Ensure no prohibited species in palm sourcing per CITES
• Watch for re-export rules if treated with chemicals