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HS HEADING 6504

Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

In plain English

This category includes hats and other headgear that are either plaited or constructed by assembling strips of any material. These items may be lined or trimmed, but the defining characteristic is their method of construction using strips. The classification does not create further divisions, as there is only one subheading covering all such headgear regardless of lining or trimming.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

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.

6504.00

Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

Chapter 65 classification notes

Chapter 65 small-volume.

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 65

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