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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove paper cord qualifies as 'strips' via manufacturing photos; label fiber content accurately; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain paper products