Straw Boater Hat
A classic summer hat made by plaiting strips of natural wheat straw into a structured boater shape with a flat crown and stiff brim. It is assembled without sewing, distinguishing it from sewn hat shapes under heading 6502, and falls under 6504.00.90.75 as plaited headgear not trimmed or lined extensively.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lined, trimmed, or has a brim wider than 4 inches
Hats prepared for wear with added lining or trim shift to heading 6505, excluding plaited-only assembly.
If made by sewing strips in spirals
Chapter notes exclude sewn strip shapes from 6504, directing them to 6502 for hat forms.
If safety features like high-visibility strips for industrial use
Safety headgear falls under 6506, regardless of plaited construction, based on end use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the hat is made from plaited or assembled strips without sewing to avoid reclassification to 6502 or 6505
• Provide documentation proving material origin, such as certificates for natural straw, to qualify for potential duty preferences
• Label fiber content accurately; common pitfall is misdeclaring synthetic strips as natural, leading to penalties
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