HS Code 6501Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt
1 six-digit code · Heading 1 of 6 in Chapter 65 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 6501 is the heading for felt hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods that have not yet been shaped into a finished hat. Use this page to check what fits, what does not, and where to find the live shipment records.
Heading 6501does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt” classify at the single six-digit code 650100. The heading is number 1 of 6 in Chapter 65, Headgear and parts thereof, which runs to 8 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 6501
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 650100 | Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt |
What HS code 6501 covers
Think of the goods in this heading as the raw start of a felt hat. Felt hat-forms, felt hat bodies and hoods of felt all belong here. The key test is in the wording.
To block a hat is to press or mould it into the shape of a hat. If the felt has not been through that step, it can fit here. If it has been shaped, or it already has a made brim, look at another heading.
The heading also names plateaux and manchons of felt, and it says slit manchons count too. We keep to the official wording for these terms. Check your exact goods against that wording before you file a declaration.
- Felt hat-forms
- Felt hat bodies
- Hoods of felt
- Plateaux of felt
- Manchons of felt, including slit manchons
HS code 650100: the code to use
This heading has no further split by material, size or use. Every good that fits it goes to 650100.
You may also see the heading written as HSN code 6501 or HTS code 6501. These names point to the same heading. Tariff classification is done on the goods, not on the name of the system.
Some countries add extra digits after the sixth for their own tariffs. Confirm the full national code with your customs broker or with the HS code classifier before you ship.
Where 6501 sits in the HS
The HS sorts goods in levels, from broad to narrow. The footwear and headgear group is the widest level. Heading 6501 narrows it again to unshaped felt hat parts. The last level is the code 650100.
Reading the levels in order helps when a product looks like it could fit two places. Start with the chapter, then compare the headings one by one. The chapter page shows every headgear heading side by side.
6501 vs 6502, 6505 and 6507: picking the right heading
Most mix-ups in this chapter come from material and stage of making. Use these short rules, which come from the official heading texts.
They are also not blocked to shape, have no made brims, and are not lined or trimmed. So felt goes to 6501, and plaited or strip-built goods go to 6502.
Heading 6505 covers hats and other headgear that are knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric in the piece. It also covers hair-nets. A felt hat that has been made up goes here, not under 6501.
Heading 6504 covers finished plaited hats. Heading 6506 is for headgear not named elsewhere in the chapter.
- Unshaped felt, no made brim: 6501
- Unshaped plaited or strip-built shapes: 6502
- Made-up felt or textile hats, and hair-nets: 6505
- Frames, linings, peaks and chinstraps: 6507
Who imports felt hat bodies under HS 6501
Customs records tell you who is buying and selling these goods. Here is what EximDataX offers for this heading.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Nearby headings in Chapter 65
- 6502Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither…1 code
- 6504Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any…1 code
- 6505Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or…1 code
- 6506Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed3 codes
- 6507Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and…1 code
Who ships under 6501?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas; Feathers, chapters 64–67.
HS Code 6501: common questions
What is the HS code for felt hat bodies and hoods?
The full code is 650100.
Does HS 6501 cover finished felt hats?
No.
What are plateaux and manchons of felt?
They are goods the heading names in its official text, and slit manchons are included too. They count under 6501 as unshaped felt goods.
Is HS code 6501 the same in every country?
The 650100 code comes from the shared HS system, so it is the same heading worldwide. Countries may add digits for their own tariffs, so confirm the full local code with customs or the HS code classifier.
Which heading covers hat frames and linings instead?
Heading 6507 covers head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps for headgear.
How can I see who imports and exports HS 6501?
Use the live records link on this page, or open the import data and export data pages. The buyer data and supplier data pages explain what each record can show.
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