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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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