9902.14.58 - Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, plaited but not of plaited strips, sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.30)

HTS Code 9902.14.58 falls under Chapter 99, which designates temporary legislation and modifications. This specific code pertains to hats and headgear crafted from specific fibrous materials. It encompasses items made from vegetable fibers, unspun fibrous vegetable materials, or paper yarn, and crucially, these materials must be plaited but not formed from pre-plaited strips. Furthermore, the headgear must be constructed through sewing. This provision is explicitly linked to and clarifies classification under subheading 6504.00.30, indicating it modifies or provides a temporary classification for goods that would otherwise fall under that general heading.

Distinguishing this category from other HTS codes is vital. While other HTS sections cover various types of headwear, this code is specific to the material composition and construction method. For instance, headgear made from knitted or crocheted fabrics, or those constructed from woven strips of vegetable fibers, would be classified elsewhere under Chapter 65. The "plaited but not of plaited strips, sewed" criterion is a key differentiator, focusing on the specific method of intertwining the fibrous material and the subsequent joining through stitching. The inclusion in Chapter 99 signifies that this classification is subject to change or temporary application, often related to trade agreements or specific import policies.

As HTS Code 9902.14.58 is a leaf node, it does not have further subcategories. The classification is final and specific to the described characteristics. Therefore, classification relies solely on verifying that the imported hats or headgear meet all the stipulated material and construction requirements: composed of vegetable fibers, unspun vegetable materials, or paper yarn; plaited in a manner that does not utilize pre-plaited strips; and sewn in its assembly. Any deviation in material, plaiting technique, or construction method would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.