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Paper Cord Panama-Style Hat

A lightweight summer hat mimicking Panama style, assembled from twisted paper cord strips plaited together. It qualifies for HTS 6504.00.90 as 'other' headgear from assembled strips of any material, including paper.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.8%+37.5%44.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6502.00.90Same rate: 44.3%

If imported as unfinished hat shapes

Plaited hat-forms or shapes (not finished) classify under 6502, excluding sewn spirals.

4823.90Lower: 12.5% vs 44.3%

If sold as craft material, not headgear

Loose paper cord strips without assembly are paper articles under Chapter 48.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Prove paper cord qualifies as 'strips' via manufacturing photos; label fiber content accurately; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain paper products