Paper Cord Panama-Style Hat from Japan
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.
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
• Prove paper cord qualifies as 'strips' via manufacturing photos; label fiber content accurately; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain paper products