HS Code 6501: Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt

Q: Is HS code 6501 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 6501 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 6501 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 6501?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 6501.

What is HS Code 6501

HS Code 6501 covers Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 65 (Headgear and parts thereof), Section XII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 6501 Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt Cover?

Section XII

Chapters (64-67) Footwear, headgear, umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof; prepared feathers and articles made therewith; artificial flowers; articles of human hair

Chapter 65

Headgear and parts thereof

HS Code 6501

Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt

HS Code 650100

Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt

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What HS Codes for Headgear Do Not Cover

Chapter 65 covers hats, caps, helmets, and headgear parts. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Sports-specific protective helmets

Chapter 95

Hair nets and elastic headbands of knitted fabric

Chapter 61

Worn hats

Chapter 63

Wigs of synthetic hair

Chapter 67

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Felt Hat Forms HS 6501

HS Code 650100

Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt

HS Code 6502

Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed

HS Code 6504

Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

HS Code 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

HS Code 6506

Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed

HS Code 6507

Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 6501?

HS code 6501 covers Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt, a heading within Chapter 65 (Headgear and parts thereof) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 6501 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 6501 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 6501?