Plastic Chef Toque from Japan
Disposable tall pleated hat made from thin plastic film for food service hygiene. Used in kitchens to contain hair; HTS 6506.91.00 as plastic headgear. Often white or printed for branding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure food-grade plastic certification (e.g
• NSF) for FDA import clearance
• Avoid 'disposable plastic article' labeling to stay in headgear chapter
• Batch test for migration limits in contact with food simulants