Cardboard Hat Foundation from Japan
Die-cut cardboard bases for party hats and costume headpieces providing structural form. Falls under HTS 6507.00.00.00 as hat foundations before decoration. Ships flat for cone assembly.
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
• Show assembly instructions proving transformation into headgear structure
• Avoid Chapter 48 paper classification by documenting headgear end-use specifications
• Pre-printed foundation patterns help establish millinery rather than packaging use