Raffia Beach Sun Hat from Japan
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.
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
• Document raffia as plant strips to avoid reclassification; ensure no sewing beyond simple spiral joins; check for country-specific quotas on palm materials