Chapter 65
Headgear
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-04-09 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 65 contains 88 HTS lines covering headgear. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 9.4%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
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
#Heading 6501 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
6501.00
Hat forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt:
Free
6501.00.30.00
For men or boys
Free
6501.00.60.00
Other
96¢/doz. + 1.4%
6501.00.90.00
Other (459)
10.3¢/kg + 10.3%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6501.00 | Hat forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6501.00.30.00 | For men or boys | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6501.00.60.00 | Other | 96¢/doz. + 1.4% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6501.00.90.00 | Other (459) | 10.3¢/kg + 10.3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
6502 — Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed
#Heading 6502 contains 9 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6.8%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
6502.00
Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed:
Free
6502.00.20.00
Sewed
34¢/doz. + 3.4%
6502.00.40.00
Not bleached and not colored
4%
6502.00.60
Bleached or colored
Free
6502.00.60.30
Of paper
Free
6502.00.60.60
Other
Free
6502.00.90
Other
6.8%
6502.00.90.30
Of man-made fibers (659)
Free
6502.00.90.60
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6502.00 | Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6502.00.20.00 | Sewed | 34¢/doz. + 3.4% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6502.00.40.00 | Not bleached and not colored | 4% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6502.00.60 | Bleached or colored | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6502.00.60.30 | Of paper | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6502.00.60.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6502.00.90 | Other | 6.8% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL, JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 6502.00.90.30 | Of man-made fibers (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6502.00.90.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
6504 — Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed
#Heading 6504 contains 8 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6.8%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
6504.00
Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed:
Free
6504.00.30.00
Sewed
6%
6504.00.60.00
Not sewed
94¢/doz. + 4.6%
6504.00.90
Other
6.8%
6504.00.90.15
Of man-made fibers (659)
Free
6504.00.90.45
Other
Free
6504.00.90.60
Of man-made fibers (659)
Free
6504.00.90.75
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6504.00 | Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6504.00.30.00 | Sewed | 6% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6504.00.60.00 | Not sewed | 94¢/doz. + 4.6% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6504.00.90 | Other | 6.8% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL, JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 6504.00.90.15 | Of man-made fibers (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6504.00.90.45 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6504.00.90.60 | Of man-made fibers (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6504.00.90.75 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
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 contains 49 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–9.4%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
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
6505.00.01.00
Hair-nets
9.4%
6505.00.04
Of fur felt
Free
6505.00.04.10
For men or boys
Free
6505.00.04.50
Other
Free
6505.00.08.00
Other
13.5¢/kg + 6.3% + 1.9¢/article
6505.00.15
Knitted
7.9%
6505.00.15.15
For babies (239)
Free
6505.00.15.25
Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (359)
Free
6505.00.15.40
Other (359)
Free
6505.00.15.60
Other (859)
Free
6505.00.20
Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton
7.5%
6505.00.20.30
For babies (239)
Free
6505.00.20.60
Other (359)
Free
6505.00.25
Other
7.5%
6505.00.25.45
Visors, and other headgear of cotton which provides no covering for the crown of the head (359)
Free
6505.00.25.90
Other (859)
Free
6505.00.30
Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric
25.4¢/kg + 7.7%
6505.00.30.30
For babies (439)
Free
6505.00.30.45
Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (459)
Free
6505.00.30.90
Other (459)
Free
6505.00.40
Other
31¢/kg + 7.9%
6505.00.40.30
For babies (439)
Free
6505.00.40.45
Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (459)
Free
6505.00.40.90
Other (459)
Free
6505.00.50
Wholly or in part of braid
6.8%
6505.00.50.30
For babies (239)
Free
6505.00.50.45
Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659)
Free
6505.00.50.90
Other (659)
Free
6505.00.60
Not in part of braid
20¢/kg + 7%
6505.00.60.30
For babies (239)
Free
6505.00.60.40
Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (459)
Free
6505.00.60.45
Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659)
Free
6505.00.60.90
Other (659)
Free
6505.00.70
Wholly or in part of braid
6.8%
6505.00.70.30
For babies (239)
Free
6505.00.70.45
Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659)
Free
6505.00.70.90
Other (659)
Free
6505.00.80
Not in part of braid
18.7¢/kg + 6.8%
6505.00.80.15
Nonwoven disposable headgear without peaks or visors
Free
6505.00.80.45
For babies (239)
Free
6505.00.80.50
Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659)
Free
6505.00.80.90
Other (659)
Free
6505.00.90
Other
20.7¢/kg + 7.5%
6505.00.90.30
Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (759)
Free
6505.00.90.45
Of fine animal hair (459)
Free
6505.00.90.50
Of paper yarn
Free
6505.00.90.76
Of unspun vegetable fibers
Free
6505.00.90.89
Other (859)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.01.00 | Hair-nets | 9.4% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.04 | Of fur felt | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.04.10 | For men or boys | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.04.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.08.00 | Other | 13.5¢/kg + 6.3% + 1.9¢/article | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.15 | Knitted | 7.9% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.15.15 | For babies (239) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.15.25 | Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (359) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.15.40 | Other (359) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.15.60 | Other (859) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.20 | Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton | 7.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL, JO,KR,MA, NP,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.20.30 | For babies (239) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.20.60 | Other (359) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.25 | Other | 7.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.25.45 | Visors, and other headgear of cotton which provides no covering for the crown of the head (359) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.25.90 | Other (859) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.30 | Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric | 25.4¢/kg + 7.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.30.30 | For babies (439) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.30.45 | Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (459) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.30.90 | Other (459) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.40 | Other | 31¢/kg + 7.9% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.40.30 | For babies (439) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.40.45 | Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (459) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.40.90 | Other (459) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.50 | Wholly or in part of braid | 6.8% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.50.30 | For babies (239) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.50.45 | Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.50.90 | Other (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.60 | Not in part of braid | 20¢/kg + 7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.60.30 | For babies (239) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.60.40 | Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (459) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.60.45 | Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.60.90 | Other (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.70 | Wholly or in part of braid | 6.8% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.70.30 | For babies (239) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.70.45 | Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.70.90 | Other (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.80 | Not in part of braid | 18.7¢/kg + 6.8% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.80.15 | Nonwoven disposable headgear without peaks or visors | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.80.45 | For babies (239) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.80.50 | Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.80.90 | Other (659) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.90 | Other | 20.7¢/kg + 7.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL, JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6505.00.90.30 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (759) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.90.45 | Of fine animal hair (459) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.90.50 | Of paper yarn | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.90.76 | Of unspun vegetable fibers | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6505.00.90.89 | Other (859) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
6506 — Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed
#Heading 6506 contains 17 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–8.5%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
6506
Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed:
Free
6506.10
Safety headgear:
Free
6506.10.30
Of reinforced or laminated plastics
Free
6506.10.30.30
Motorcycle helmets
Free
6506.10.30.45
Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear
Free
6506.10.30.75
Other
Free
6506.10.60
Other
Free
6506.10.60.30
Motorcycle helmets
Free
6506.10.60.45
Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear
Free
6506.10.60.75
Other
Free
6506.91.00
Of rubber or plastics
Free
6506.91.00.30
Bathing caps
Free
6506.91.00.45
Visors, or other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head
Free
6506.91.00.60
Other
Free
6506.99
Of other materials:
Free
6506.99.30.00
Of furskin
3.3%
6506.99.60.00
Other
8.5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6506 | Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10 | Safety headgear: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.30 | Of reinforced or laminated plastics | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.30.30 | Motorcycle helmets | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.30.45 | Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.30.75 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.60.30 | Motorcycle helmets | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.60.45 | Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.10.60.75 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.91.00 | Of rubber or plastics | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.91.00.30 | Bathing caps | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.91.00.45 | Visors, or other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.91.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.99 | Of other materials: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 6506.99.30.00 | Of furskin | 3.3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 6506.99.60.00 | Other | 8.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
6507 — Headbands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (visors) and chin straps, for headgear
#Heading 6507 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6507.00.00.00 | Headbands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (visors) and chin straps, for headgear | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 65
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 65). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 7.5%–100%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. Rates vary by product list and category: Lists 1–3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5%, with four-year review increases up to 100% on strategic sectors (EVs, semiconductors, solar, medical equipment). Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Section 122 surcharge (Sec. 122: 15%)
- A 15% global surcharge on all imports enacted under Section 122 authority after the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling struck down IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs. USMCA-qualifying goods are exempt. Stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232)
- Tariffs on qualifying steel, aluminum, copper, and derivative products imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds. Rates now vary by product bucket and current Chapter 99 treatment.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.