Section XII · Footwear & Headgear · Chapter 65
Headgear and parts thereof
About chapter 65
Chapter 65 covers headgear and parts thereof: hats, caps and similar articles, classified mainly by construction material (felt, textile, plastic).
Classification tip: Safety helmets (for construction, sports or motorcycling) are classified under chapter 65 by some administrations and under protective-equipment codes elsewhere: confirm the destination country's treatment before assuming a standard headgear code applies.
8 six-digit codes
Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt
1 code6501.00Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt
Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed
1 code6502.00Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed
Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
1 code6504.00Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
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
1 code6505.00Hats 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
Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed
3 codes6506.10Headgear; safety, whether or not lined or trimmed6506.91Headgear; (other than safety headgear), of rubber or plastics, whether or not lined or trimmed6506.99Headgear; (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed
Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear
1 code6507.00Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps; for headgear
More chapters in section XII: Footwear & Headgear
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 6501-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 65 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 65 cover?
Chapter 65 of the Harmonized System covers: headgear and parts thereof. It belongs to section XII (Footwear & Headgear) and contains 6 four-digit headings, 6501–6507.
How many HS codes are in chapter 65?
Chapter 65 contains 6 four-digit headings and 8 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 6501 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 65?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.