HS Code 6502Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed
1 six-digit code · Heading 2 of 6 in Chapter 65 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 6502 is for hat-shapes: the raw bodies of hats, built by plaiting or from strips, before a hatmaker finishes them. Think of a plain woven form with no brim, no lining and no trim.
Heading 6502does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed” classify at the single six-digit code 650200. The heading is number 2 of 6 in Chapter 65, Headgear and parts thereof, which runs to 8 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 6502
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 650200 | Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed |
What HS code 6502 covers
The way the item is made and how far along it is decide the heading. The material does not.
Customs officers use a short checklist. A hat-shape belongs here only if it passes every point. If it fails even one, look at a different heading.
- It is plaited, or built by joining strips of any material.
- It is not blocked to shape. Nobody has pressed or moulded it into a hat form yet.
- It has no made brims.
- It is not lined and not trimmed. There is no inside lining, ribbon or decoration.
6502 vs 6501, 6504 and 6507: picking the right code
Most mistakes come from mixing up the stage of the product. Ask two questions: what is it made of, and how finished is it?
Felt is the first dividing line. A felt body is therefore not a 6502 good, even though it is also unfinished. A plaited straw hat-shape is a 6502 good. If you are choosing between felt hat bodies and straw hat-shapes, this is the rule to use.
Finish is the second dividing line. In 6502 the shape is still raw. In 6504 the item is a real hat, and adding a lining or trim does not change the heading.
Other headings handle other materials and parts. Heading 6505 covers knitted or crocheted headgear, and headgear made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric in the piece. It also covers hair-nets. Heading 6506 is for headgear not named elsewhere in the chapter. Heading 6507 covers parts such as head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps. A hat frame or lining shipped on its own goes to 6507.
Tariff classification, HSN and HTS for 6502
The World Customs Organization sets the first six digits of a code, and member countries share them. Many countries add more digits for their own tariff. People in India search for the HSN code. People in the United States search for the HTS code. The meaning of the heading stays the same in both.
Duty and tax rates are not set by the heading. Each country sets them for its own tariff line, and they can change. Check the rate with your customs broker or the importing country's tariff. If you are unsure which heading fits your product, try the HS code classifier.
Import and export data for hat-shapes
Use the live records to see real shipments filed under this heading. Import data shows who brings hat-shapes into a market. Export data shows who sends them out, for example from India. The buyer data and supplier data pages help you turn those records into a contact list.
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Other headings in Chapter 65
Compare the neighbouring headings before you fix your classification. Felt hat bodies sit in 6501, plaited hats in 6504, knitted and textile hats in 6505, other headgear in 6506, and frames and linings in 6507. You can also go back to the full list of chapters.
Related
Nearby headings in Chapter 65
- 6501Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with…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 6502?
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 6502: common questions
What is HS code 6502?
It is the heading for hat-shapes: raw plaited or strip-built hat bodies that are not blocked, brimmed, lined or trimmed. It sits in Section XII, under headgear.
What is the six-digit HS code for hat-shapes?
Hat-shapes are classified at 650200. Heading 6502 has no other subheading.
What is the difference between HS 6502 and 6504?
Heading 6502 is for raw shapes with no blocking, brim, lining or trim. Heading 6504 is for finished plaited or strip-built hats, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Are felt hat bodies classified under 6502?
No.
Where are hat frames and linings classified?
They go to 6507, together with head-bands, covers, hat foundations, peaks and chinstraps.
Is HSN code 6502 different from the HTS code?
The first six digits are the same worldwide. Each country may add its own extra digits and set its own duty.
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