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.
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.
Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or 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 …
- 6502 — Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neit…
- 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…