Chapter 65 covers hats and other headgear, and parts thereof, including hat forms, hat linings, hat covers, hat bodies, visors, and chin straps. Goods in this chapter are classified by material of manufacture or use, mainly including knitted or crocheted headgear, headgear made of woven or other textile fabrics, headgear made of rubber or plastics, other headgear, and parts of headgear. This chapter does not include asbestos headgear, worn headgear, or toy headgear. Heading 6506 covers other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. It includes headgear of rubber or plastics (subheading 6506.91) and headgear of other materials (such as leather, fur, fiberglass, etc.). This heading does not include knitted or crocheted headgear (heading 6505), headgear made of woven textile fabrics (heading 6504), or parts of headgear (heading 6507). Code 650691 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "65" represent Chapter 65, "Headgear and parts thereof". The 3rd-4th digits "06" represent the heading "Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed". The 5th-6th digits "91" represent the subheading "Of rubber or plastics". Therefore, 650691 specifically refers to headgear made of rubber or plastics, including rain hats, shower caps, safety helmets, plastic sun visors, etc., whether or not lined or trimmed. The goods are classified under 650691 because the material is rubber or plastics and they are headgear. If they were knitted or crocheted headgear, they would be classified under 6505; if they were headgear made of woven textile fabrics, they would be classified under 6504; if they were parts of headgear, they would be classified under 6507. Therefore, material and degree of processing are the key distinctions.
Chapter
Chapter 65 covers hats and other headgear, and parts thereof, including hat forms, hat linings, hat covers, hat bodies, visors, and chin straps. Goods in this chapter are classified by material of manufacture or use, mainly including knitted or crocheted headgear, headgear made of woven or other textile fabrics, headgear made of rubber or plastics, other headgear, and parts of headgear. This chapter does not include asbestos headgear, worn headgear, or toy headgear.
Heading
Heading 6506 covers other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. It includes headgear of rubber or plastics (subheading 6506.91) and headgear of other materials (such as leather, fur, fiberglass, etc.). This heading does not include knitted or crocheted headgear (heading 6505), headgear made of woven textile fabrics (heading 6504), or parts of headgear (heading 6507).
Digit Breakdown
Code 650691 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "65" represent Chapter 65, "Headgear and parts thereof". The 3rd-4th digits "06" represent the heading "Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed". The 5th-6th digits "91" represent the subheading "Of rubber or plastics". Therefore, 650691 specifically refers to headgear made of rubber or plastics, including rain hats, shower caps, safety helmets, plastic sun visors, etc., whether or not lined or trimmed.
Classification Basis
The goods are classified under 650691 because the material is rubber or plastics and they are headgear. If they were knitted or crocheted headgear, they would be classified under 6505; if they were headgear made of woven textile fabrics, they would be classified under 6504; if they were parts of headgear, they would be classified under 6507. Therefore, material and degree of processing are the key distinctions.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "rubber rain hat", "plastic safety helmet", etc. Material: Specify the type of rubber or plastics, such as "natural rubber", "PVC plastic", etc. Use: Explain the usage scenario of the hat, such as "rain protection", "safety protection", "daily sun protection", etc. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none". Model: Declare the model or item number of the product for easy identification. Whether Lined or Trimmed: Indicate whether the hat has a lining or trim (such as brim, hatband, etc.). Processing Method: Such as "injection molding", "blow molding", etc. Product Name: Plastic safety helmet; Material: ABS plastic; Use: Safety protection at construction sites; Brand: None; Model: SH-001; Whether lined or trimmed: With adjustable lining, no trim; Processing Method: Injection molding. Mistakenly classifying plastic rain hats as textile hats, ignoring the material. Failing to declare whether lined, leading to classification errors. Confusing safety helmets with toy hats, the latter being classified under 9503.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "rubber rain hat", "plastic safety helmet", etc.
⚠️ Writing only "hat" without indicating material and use.
Material
Specify the type of rubber or plastics, such as "natural rubber", "PVC plastic", etc.
⚠️ Writing vaguely "of rubber" without distinguishing the specific material.
Use
Explain the usage scenario of the hat, such as "rain protection", "safety protection", "daily sun protection", etc.
⚠️ Omitting the use, leading to classification disputes.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Confusing brand with trademark, or failing to declare truthfully.
Model
Declare the model or item number of the product for easy identification.
⚠️ Incomplete model filling or inconsistency with the actual product.
Whether Lined or Trimmed
Indicate whether the hat has a lining or trim (such as brim, hatband, etc.).
⚠️ Ignoring trim, affecting classification.
Processing Method
Such as "injection molding", "blow molding", etc.
⚠️ Not indicating the processing method, leading to confusion with textile hats.
Example： Product Name: Plastic safety helmet; Material: ABS plastic; Use: Safety protection at construction sites; Brand: None; Model: SH-001; Whether lined or trimmed: With adjustable lining, no trim; Processing Method: Injection molding.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying plastic rain hats as textile hats, ignoring the material.
Failing to declare whether lined, leading to classification errors.
Confusing safety helmets with toy hats, the latter being classified under 9503.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is material and processing method. According to the Import and Export Tariff, headgear is classified by material: knitted or crocheted headgear under 6505, headgear made of woven or other textile fabrics under 6504, headgear of rubber or plastics under 6506.91, and headgear of other materials under 6506.99. Therefore, confirming the material is rubber or plastics and not knitted or crocheted allows classification under 650691. 650500 Knitted or crocheted headgear: Material is knitted or crocheted textile fabric, whereas 650691 is of rubber or plastics. 650400 Woven headgear: Made of woven textile fabric, not rubber or plastics. 650699 Headgear of other materials: Material is leather, fur, fiberglass, etc., not rubber or plastics. 650700 Parts of headgear: Parts of hats (such as hat forms, hat linings), not complete hats. Is the material rubber or plastics? Is it knitted or crocheted? Is it woven textile fabric? Is it a part of headgear? Is it lined or trimmed?
Basis
The core basis for classification is material and processing method. According to the Import and Export Tariff, headgear is classified by material: knitted or crocheted headgear under 6505, headgear made of woven or other textile fabrics under 6504, headgear of rubber or plastics under 6506.91, and headgear of other materials under 6506.99. Therefore, confirming the material is rubber or plastics and not knitted or crocheted allows classification under 650691.
Confused Codes：
650500 - Knitted or crocheted headgear
Material is knitted or crocheted textile fabric, whereas 650691 is of rubber or plastics.
650400 - Woven headgear
Made of woven textile fabric, not rubber or plastics.
650699 - Headgear of other materials
Material is leather, fur, fiberglass, etc., not rubber or plastics.
650700 - Parts of headgear
Parts of hats (such as hat forms, hat linings), not complete hats.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material rubber or plastics?
✓ Is it knitted or crocheted?
✓ Is it woven textile fabric?
✓ Is it a part of headgear?
✓ Is it lined or trimmed?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a plastic hat should be classified under 650691 or 650500? The key is material and processing method. If the hat is made of plastics and is not knitted or crocheted, it should be classified under 650691; if it is made of knitted or crocheted plastic strands, it may be classified under 650500. Are rubber rain hats and plastic rain hats classified the same? Yes, both are classified under 650691, because subheading 650691 covers headgear of rubber or plastics. Are safety helmets classified under 650691? Yes, safety helmets are usually made of plastics and are classified under 650691. However, note that if a safety helmet has electronic devices, it may involve other chapters. Which code are disposable plastic shower caps classified under? Disposable plastic shower caps are classified under 650691, as they are headgear of plastics. How to check the tax rate for 650691? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the Import and Export Tariff to check. Tax rates are adjusted with policies, so it is recommended to refer to the latest version. Is material proof required when declaring? Usually required, especially when the material may cause classification disputes. It is recommended to prepare material test reports or supplier certificates. Does 650691 include parts of headgear? No, parts of headgear are classified under 650700. If a hat is made of a mixture of rubber and plastics, how is it classified? Classify according to the main material. If rubber is predominant, classify under 650691; if plastics is predominant, also classify under 650691, because the subheading is not further subdivided.
Q: How to determine whether a plastic hat should be classified under 650691 or 650500?
A: The key is material and processing method. If the hat is made of plastics and is not knitted or crocheted, it should be classified under 650691; if it is made of knitted or crocheted plastic strands, it may be classified under 650500.
Q: Are rubber rain hats and plastic rain hats classified the same?
A: Yes, both are classified under 650691, because subheading 650691 covers headgear of rubber or plastics.
Q: Are safety helmets classified under 650691?
A: Yes, safety helmets are usually made of plastics and are classified under 650691. However, note that if a safety helmet has electronic devices, it may involve other chapters.
Q: Which code are disposable plastic shower caps classified under?
A: Disposable plastic shower caps are classified under 650691, as they are headgear of plastics.
Q: How to check the tax rate for 650691?
A: You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the Import and Export Tariff to check. Tax rates are adjusted with policies, so it is recommended to refer to the latest version.
Q: Is material proof required when declaring?
A: Usually required, especially when the material may cause classification disputes. It is recommended to prepare material test reports or supplier certificates.
Q: Does 650691 include parts of headgear?
A: No, parts of headgear are classified under 650700.
Q: If a hat is made of a mixture of rubber and plastics, how is it classified?
A: Classify according to the main material. If rubber is predominant, classify under 650691; if plastics is predominant, also classify under 650691, because the subheading is not further subdivided.
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