HS Code 6504Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
1 six-digit code · Heading 3 of 6 in Chapter 65 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 6504 covers finished hats and headgear that are plaited or built by joining strips of material. This page explains what fits, what does not, and where to see the shipments.
Heading 6504does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed” classify at the single six-digit code 650400. The heading is number 3 of 6 in Chapter 65, Headgear and parts thereof, which runs to 8 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 6504
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 650400 | Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed |
What HS code 6504 covers
The strips can be made of any material. Straw is the example most people think of, but the rule is wider than that. The hat may be lined or trimmed and it still stays here.
The heading sits in Chapter 65, headgear and parts, which is part of Section XII with footwear, umbrellas and feathers. A quick test is to ask how the hat body was made. If it comes from braided, woven or joined strips, look at this heading first. If it was knitted, or cut and sewn from cloth, look at another heading.
People also search for this group as plaited hats, straw hats or headgear made by assembling strips. All of these point to the same place in the tariff.
Code 650400 and national tariff lines
The world system stops at 650400. Many countries add more digits to it for their own tariff lines. You may see these longer numbers called an HSN code or an HTS code. They can carry different duty and tax rules.
This page does not list duty or tax rates. Check your own country's tariff for the final line. If you are not sure which code fits your hat, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
6504 vs 6502, 6505 and other Chapter 65 headings
Most mistakes happen between neighbouring headings. The main difference between HS 6504 and 6505 is how the hat is made. Heading 6505 also includes hair-nets.
Heading 6502 is for hat-shapes. These are plaited or strip-built, but they are not yet blocked to shape. They have no made brim, no lining and no trim. Once the hat is finished, it moves to 6504.
Here is how the other headings in the chapter compare:
- 6501: hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, not yet blocked or given brims.
- 6502: unfinished plaited or strip-built hat-shapes.
- 6505: knitted, crocheted, lace, felt or fabric hats, and hair-nets.
- 6506: headgear not covered anywhere else in Chapter 65.
HS 6504 import and export data: buyers and suppliers
Who imports plaited hats, and who sells them? Customs records are the place to look. Each record is filed under a code, so the code 6504 is your starting point for trade data analysis on this product.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 65
- 6501Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with…1 code
- 6502Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither…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 6504?
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 6504: common questions
What is the six-digit HS code for plaited hats?
It is 650400.
What is the HS code for straw hats?
A finished hat plaited or built from strips, including straw strips, goes under 6504 and the code 650400. Check your national tariff for any longer local code.
Are unfinished plaited hat-shapes classified under 6504?
No. Hat-shapes that are not blocked to shape, have no made brim, and are unlined and untrimmed go under 6502.
Where are hat bands and linings classified?
Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps for headgear go under 6507.
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