Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed
In plain English
This category covers headgear components known as hat-shapes that are created by plaiting or assembling strips of any material. These items remain unblocked to shape and lack formed brims, linings, or decorative trimmings. The classification system places all such goods under a single subheading without further division.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed
Chapter 65 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Sport helmets (6506.10) vs. industrial safety helmets (6506.10 with PPE certification).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 65
- 6501 — Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor …
- 6504 — Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any m…
- 6505 — Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, f…
- 6506 — Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed
- 6507 — Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and ch…