Raffia Panama Hat

A lightweight hat woven from plaited toquilla palm raffia strips, assembled into a fedora-style shape without sewing for tropical wear. Classified under 6504.00.90.75 for plaited or strip-assembled headgear that is not sewn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.8%+35.0%41.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.8%+10.0%16.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6505.00.20Higher: 42.5% vs 41.8%

If trimmed with ribbons or feathers

Any added trimming moves plaited hats to 6505 as prepared for wear.

6504.00Same rate: 41.8%

If Bamboo plaited hats have specific subheadings under 6504 for certain materials.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 41.8%

If sold as a finished textile article not primarily headgear

Non-headgear plaited items like mats fall under Chapter 63.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include photos or samples showing plaited strip construction during customs entry to confirm 6504 classification

β€’ Check for agricultural import restrictions on natural fibers like raffia; obtain phytosanitary certificates

β€’ Avoid common error of declaring as 'finished hat' if unlined, which could lead to incorrect 6505 duties