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Raffia Beach Sun Hat

A floppy-brimmed sun hat made by plaiting natural raffia palm strips, typically trimmed with a ribbon. Classified in 6504.00.90 for headgear assembled from any material strips, emphasizing the plaited construction.

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.

6505.00.90Higher: 45% vs 44.3%

If constructed from synthetic woven fabric

Non-plaited fabric hats fall under 6505 'other headgear', regardless of material.

6506.10.60Lower: 20% vs 44.3%

If safety features like high-visibility strips added

Protective headgear with safety elements moves to 6506 for industrial use.

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€’ Document raffia as plant strips to avoid reclassification; ensure no sewing beyond simple spiral joins; check for country-specific quotas on palm materials