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Braided Raffia Beach Hat

A floppy beach hat crafted from braided raffia with crocheted man-made fiber accents for durability. Classified under HTS 6505.00.50 due to its partial braid construction from man-made fibers and crocheted textile elements. This distinguishes it from plain vegetable fiber hats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.8%+35.0%41.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.8%+10.0%16.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6505.00.20Higher: 42.5% vs 41.8%

If of cotton or other non-man-made fibers

Man-made fiber specific subheading 6505.00.50 excludes cotton braid-dominant hats under 6505.00.20.

6504.00.30Lower: 41% vs 41.8%

If for unfluted shapes of plaiting like raffia

Plaiting material hats without knitting or man-made braid elements are in 6504.

6505.00Same rate: 41.8%

If trimmed but not knitted and braid-minimal

Other headgear of textile fabric without dominant braid or knitting falls here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide fiber content labels certifying man-made braid percentage for 6505.00.50 eligibility

β€’ Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, risking shift to parts classification

β€’ Document as 'retail headgear' to prevent misclassification under hat shapes

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