Braided Raffia Beach Hat from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fiber content labels certifying man-made braid percentage for 6505.00.50 eligibility
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, risking shift to parts classification
• Document as 'retail headgear' to prevent misclassification under hat shapes