Raffia Panama Hat from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include photos or samples showing plaited strip construction during customs entry to confirm 6504 classification
• Check for agricultural import restrictions on natural fibers like raffia; obtain phytosanitary certificates
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'finished hat' if unlined, which could lead to incorrect 6505 duties