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 United States (USITC HTS), the representative MFN general duty rate is 9.4% [USITC HTS 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
United States (USITC HTS 2026)
6505.00
MODULE 5: US IMPORT DUTY & FEE BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
Federal Import VAT / GST
0.00%
US Has NO Federal VAT
Notice: Duty rates and trade remedies change frequently (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping orders, de minimis thresholds). Duty calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Always verify exact rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to import.
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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: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)
China Section 301 Tariff Status
0% Additional Duty (Exempt)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) | Free | Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| KR | U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) | Free | Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin. |
| AU | U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement | Free | Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA. |
| A / D | GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) | Free | 35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin. |
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: Official CBP CROSS Binding Classification Rulings
No ruling cached 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 |
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MODULE 13: Industry Classification & Crosswalk Mesh (NAICS & Schedule B)
U.S. Census NAICS Code
U.S. Census Schedule B (Exports)
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 65 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates 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.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (6505.00) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 6505.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) 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 United States (USITC HTS), 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 US MFN general duty rate is 9.4%.
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?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 6505.00 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of 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?
Commercial shipments of 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 with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 6505.00?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
What U.S. Census NAICS industry code corresponds to HS 6505.00?
HS 6505.00 maps to NAICS code 339999 (Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) under official U.S. Census Bureau trade concordance tables.
Does the United States assess federal VAT or GST on imports of HS 6505.00?
No. The United States does NOT charge a federal Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imports. Importers pay customs duty + MPF + HMF (if ocean freight).
How are Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) calculated?
MPF is assessed at 0.3464% of entered value (min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry). HMF is assessed at 0.125% on ocean freight shipments entering US ports.
What is the Section 321 de minimis duty-free threshold for HS 6505.00?
Under Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321), eligible shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free and tax-free.
What U.S. Customs bond requirements apply to commercial entries under HS 6505.00?
Formal entries with customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require a continuous customs entry bond (CBP Form 301) to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees.
What Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) rules apply to ocean imports of HS 6505.00?
Ocean container shipments bound for US ports require electronic ISF 10+2 submission via ACE at least 24 hours before loading at foreign ports.
How do USMCA preference rules apply to commercial imports under HS 6505.00?
Qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico meeting USMCA tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter duty-free under SPI code 'P'.