HS Code 6505.00 : Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed is 6505.00. Under the 2026 Canada (CBSA), the representative MFN general duty rate is 12.50 % [CBSA Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 65
Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
Heading 6505
Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
Subheading .00
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Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Canada (CBSA Customs Tariff 2026)
6505.00.00.00
MODULE 5: CANADIAN IMPORT DUTY & GST/HST BREAKDOWN
🇨🇦 CUSMA / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST (United States Tariff) preferential SPI.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Canadian Trade Remedies (SIMA) & CITT Safeguards
CITT SIMA Anti-Dumping Status
Standard CBSA MFN Tariff
Canadian Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
CFIA / Health Canada Control
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUST | Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) | Free | Must meet CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| CEUT | Canada-European Union CETA Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration issued by EU exporter. |
| CPTP | Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) | Free | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and value-add threshold. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
MODULE 11: CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Legally binding tariff classification advance rulings issued by Canada Border Services Agency for HS 6505.00.
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| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6505.00 | Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 6505.00.01.00 | Hair-nets | 9.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | kg |
| 6505.00.04 | Other, Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed, Of fur felt | Free | Free | $16/doz. + 25% | — |
| 6505.00.04.10 | Other, Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed, Of fur felt, For men or boys | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.04.50 | Other, Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed, Of fur felt, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.08.00 | Other, Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed, Other | 13.5¢/kg + 6.3% + 1.9¢/article | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 88.2¢/kg + 55% + 12.5¢/ article | No. |
| 6505.00.15 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Knitted | 7.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | — |
| 6505.00.15.15 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Knitted, Of cotton, For babies (239) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.15.25 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Knitted, Of cotton, Other, Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.15.40 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Knitted, Of cotton, Other, Other (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.15.60 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Knitted, Other (859) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.20 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Not knitted, Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton | 7.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL, JO,KR,MA, NP,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 37.5% | — |
| 6505.00.20.30 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Not knitted, Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton, For babies (239) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.20.60 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Not knitted, Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton, Other (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.25 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Not knitted, Other | 7.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 37.5% | — |
| 6505.00.25.45 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Not knitted, Other, Visors, and other headgear of cotton which provides no covering for the crown of the head (359) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.25.90 | Other, Other, Of cotton, flax or both, Not knitted, Other, Other (859) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.30 | Other, Other, Of wool, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric | 25.4¢/kg + 7.7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | $1.10/kg + 50% | — |
| 6505.00.30.30 | Other, Other, Of wool, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, For babies (439) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.30.45 | Other, Other, Of wool, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Other, Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (459) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.30.90 | Other, Other, Of wool, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Other, Other (459) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.40 | Other, Other, Of wool, Other | 31¢/kg + 7.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | $1.10/kg + 50% | — |
| 6505.00.40.30 | Other, Other, Of wool, Other, For babies (439) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.40.45 | Other, Other, Of wool, Other, Other, Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (459) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.40.90 | Other, Other, Of wool, Other, Other, Other (459) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.50 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Wholly or in part of braid | 6.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | — |
| 6505.00.50.30 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Wholly or in part of braid, For babies (239) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.50.45 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Wholly or in part of braid, Other, Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.50.90 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Wholly or in part of braid, Other, Other (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.60 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Not in part of braid | 20¢/kg + 7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 99.2¢/kg + 65% | — |
| 6505.00.60.30 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Not in part of braid, For babies (239) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.60.40 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Not in part of braid, Other, Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (459) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.60.45 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Not in part of braid, Other, Other, Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.60.90 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric, Not in part of braid, Other, Other, Other (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.70 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Wholly or in part of braid | 6.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | — |
| 6505.00.70.30 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Wholly or in part of braid, For babies (239) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.70.45 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Wholly or in part of braid, Other, Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.70.90 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Wholly or in part of braid, Other, Other (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.80 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Not in part of braid | 18.7¢/kg + 6.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 99.2¢/kg + 65% | — |
| 6505.00.80.15 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Not in part of braid, Nonwoven disposable headgear without peaks or visors | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.80.45 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Not in part of braid, Other, For babies (239) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.80.50 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Not in part of braid, Other, Other, Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.80.90 | Other, Other, Of man-made fibers, Other, Not in part of braid, Other, Other, Other (659) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.90 | Other, Other, Other | 20.7¢/kg + 7.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL, JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 99.2¢/kg + 65% | — |
| 6505.00.90.30 | Other, Other, Other, Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (759) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.90.45 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Of fine animal hair (459) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.90.50 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Of paper yarn | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.90.76 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Of unspun vegetable fibers | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
| 6505.00.90.89 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other (859) | Free | Free | Rate on request | doz. |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
CBSA Customs Tariff (Departmental Consolidation) ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit tariff items and MFN duty rates.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Import GST/HST ↗
Federal GST and provincial HST tax administration.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Canada (CBSA) general duty for Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Canada (CBSA), Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed is classified under HS 6505.00 (Heading 6505, Chapter 65). The representative CA MFN general duty rate is 12.50 %.
How is HS 6505.00 distinguished within Heading 6505 (Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed)?
Heading 6505 covers Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. Subheading 6505.00 specifically isolates Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 6505.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 6505.00?
Related subheadings under Heading 6505 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed into Canada?
Importers require a CBSA B3 Canada Customs Coding Form, CARM Client Portal registration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Cargo Control Document (CCD), and CUSMA Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential tariffs.
Can goods under HS 6505.00 enter duty-free under CUSMA / USMCA into Canada?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST preferential SPI.
What are the Canadian Low Value Shipment (LVS) de minimis thresholds for Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed?
Under CUSMA LTA rules, courier shipments from the US or Mexico valued up to C$150 enter Canada duty-free, and shipments up to C$40 enter tax-free.
How can an importer obtain a CBSA Advance Ruling for HS 6505.00?
Importers or foreign exporters may submit a written application to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) under Memorandum D11-11-1 to receive a legally binding Advance Ruling on tariff classification.
What sales tax (GST/HST) applies to imports of HS 6505.00 into Canada?
Imports into Canada incur 5.00% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Participating provinces assess Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): 13.00% in Ontario and 15.00% in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
What is the CARM Client Portal and Business Number (BN15) requirement for Canada?
Importers must register in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Client Portal and obtain a 15-digit CRA Import/Export Business Number (BN15) for commercial declarations.
How does Canadian GST/HST payment and deferral work for imports under HS 6505.00?
Import GST/HST is payable at the time of clearance unless the importer participates in the CBSA Option 2 GST Deferral Program via CARM.
What Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) trade remedies apply to HS 6505.00?
Importers must verify whether Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) anti-dumping or countervailing duties determined by the CITT apply to their product origin.
What CFIA or Health Canada regulatory import permits are required for HS 6505.00?
Commercial imports under HS 6505.00 may require pre-market approval, licenses, or automated declarations via the CBSA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Canada?
No. Canada does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard CBSA customs duties and applicable GST/HST sales taxes.