Straw Cowboy Hat from Japan
A classic wide-brimmed cowboy hat assembled from woven wheat straw strips, often lined for comfort. It falls under HTS 6504.00.90 as headgear plaited or assembled from plant material strips, not fitting specific subheadings like felt or safety hats.
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
• Verify the hat is assembled from strips (not molded) to confirm 6504 classification; provide material origin certificates for straw; avoid misclassifying as knitted under Chapter 61