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📦 Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, of plaited strips or made by assembling strips and not sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.60)
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United States to South Africa Trade Analysis for Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, of plaited strips or made by assembling strips and not sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.60)

Detailed tariff information for Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, of plaited strips or made by assembling strips and not sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.60) imports

Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, of plaited strips or made by assembling strips and not sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.60) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

20%
Effective 01 January 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and South Africa

Trade Volume

Value
USD 150,000
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with minor fluctuations over the past 3 years

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for qualifying goods from the United States, subject to rules of origin and documentation.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-South Africa Trade Agreement Boosts Hat Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the US and South Africa has reduced tariffs on hats and headgear made of vegetable fibers under HS Code 6504.00.60, leading to a 15% increase in South African exports to the US.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on South African exporters with increased market access and competitiveness in the US market.
South African Artisans Gain from US Demand for Sustainable Headgear
Growing US consumer interest in eco-friendly products has spiked demand for South African handmade hats of vegetable fibers, with a reported 10% rise in orders under subheading 6504.00.60.
2023-09-22
Impact: Encourages growth in South African small-scale industries, potentially increasing export volumes to the US.
Logistics Challenges Affect US-South Africa Headgear Trade
Shipping delays and increased freight costs have impacted the trade of hats and headgear under HS Code 6504.00.60 between the US and South Africa, causing a temporary 5% drop in trade volume.
2023-08-30
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade efficiency and cost for both US importers and South African exporters.
Policy Updates
US Tariff Reduction on Vegetable Fiber Headgear
The US has implemented a temporary tariff reduction on imports of hats and headgear under HS Code 6504.00.60 from South Africa as part of a broader trade facilitation agreement, effective until December 2024.
Date: 2023-10-01
South Africa Export Incentive for Sustainable Products
South Africa introduced a new export incentive program offering tax rebates to manufacturers of sustainable headgear made from vegetable fibers under HS Code 6504.00.60, aiming to boost exports to markets like the US.
Date: 2023-07-15