9902.14.59 - Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, made by assembling strips and sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.30)

This HTS classification, 9902.14.59, pertains to specific headgear made from vegetable fibers, unspun fibrous vegetable materials, paper yarn, or any combination thereof. The defining characteristic is their construction method, specifically the assembly of strips that are then sewed. This category is designed to capture these particular types of hats and headgear when they are subject to temporary legislation or modifications as outlined in Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings within Chapter 99 requires a focus on both the material composition and the specific construction. While other categories within Chapter 99 might cover temporary import restrictions or special provisions for various goods, 9902.14.59 is exclusively for hats and headgear meeting the described material and sewing criteria. Furthermore, it is distinct from general tariff provisions for headgear found in other chapters of the HTS, as its inclusion in Chapter 99 signifies a temporary or special trade policy application.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, understanding and correctly classifying items under 9902.14.59 relies on a precise interpretation of the provided description, emphasizing the use of vegetable fibers, unspun materials, or paper yarn, and the method of strip assembly and sewing. Examples would include woven or braided hats made from straw or raffia, constructed by joining pre-formed strips of the material and then securing these strips with stitching.