HS code for straw hat
The U.S. HS code for a straw hat is usually 6504.00.30.00 (plaited straw), with a 6% general duty and an estimated total of 18.5% from China and 18.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 43.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaited straw | 6504.00.30.00 | 6% | 18.5% |
- 6504.00.30.00: Sewed
What decides the code
A straw hat plaited from vegetable fibers and sewed together is classified under heading 6504, specifically 6504.00.30.00.
- Material is plaited straw, a vegetable fiber, which places the hat in heading 6504 rather than a heading for knit or textile headgear.
- The hat is made by assembling strips and sewed, which fits the sewed subheading 6504.00.30.00.
- Heading 6504 covers hats whether or not lined or trimmed, so lining or trim does not move the hat out of this heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a plaited straw hat under 6505 is wrong because 6505 covers knit or crocheted headgear and headgear made up from textile fabric, not plaited strips.
- Using 6504.00.60.00 is wrong because that subheading covers hats of other materials, not vegetable fibers such as straw.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 18.5% = 6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 43.5%.
- Vietnam
- 18.5% = 6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6504.00.30.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plaited straw
- CN 6504 00 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a straw hat?
The U.S. HTS code for a straw hat is usually 6504.00.30.00 (plaited straw). The first six digits, 6504.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a straw hat from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6504.00.30.00 is 6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 18.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 18.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.