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