Chapter 65 covers hats and other headgear, and parts thereof, including hat forms, hat bodies, crowns, brims, and other semi-finished products, as well as finished hats made of various materials. This chapter does not include: headscarves, scarves, and other non-hat headwear of Chapter 63; doll hats and toy hats of Chapter 95; and wigs, hairnets, etc. (Chapter 67). The core feature is finished or semi-finished products specifically designed to be worn on the head. Heading 6506 covers hats and other headgear of other materials, that is, headgear not listed in 6501 to 6505. Specifically, it includes: safety helmets (other than those of plastics), hats of rubber or plastics (but swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Note: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Actually, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Correction: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? According to the HS, 6506 includes hats of other materials, but 6506.10 is safety helmets. Therefore, this heading includes safety helmets, hats of rubber or plastics (including swimming caps? Swimming caps are usually classified under 6506.10? No, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Actually, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Verification: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Incorrect. Swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Correct: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? No, according to HS 2022, 6506.10 is safety helmets. Swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? No, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Actually, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Let me check: 6506.10 safety helmets. 6506.91 other hats of rubber or plastics. 6506.99 other hats of other materials. Therefore, swimming caps are usually classified under 6506.91 (if made of rubber or plastics) or 6506.99 (other materials). Therefore, heading 6506 covers safety helmets, hats of rubber or plastics (including swimming caps, shower caps? Shower caps are classified under 6506.91? But shower caps are sometimes classified under 6506.91? Yes). And hats of other materials. First 2 digits 65: represents Chapter 65, hats and other headgear, and parts thereof. Digits 3-4 06: represents heading 6506, hats and other headgear of other materials, that is, headgear not listed in the preceding headings. Digits 5-6 99: represents subheading 6506.99, other hats and other headgear of other materials. Specifically: 6506.10 is safety helmets; 6506.91 is other hats of rubber or plastics; 6506.99 is other hats of other materials (such as leather, fur, textiles, paper, metal, etc.). Therefore, 650699 specifically refers to hats and other headgear made of materials other than safety helmet materials and rubber or plastics. This product is classified under 650699 because it is neither a safety helmet (6506.10) nor a hat of rubber or plastics (6506.91), but a hat made of other materials (such as textiles, leather, fur, paper, metal, etc.). At the same time, it does not belong to the hat forms, hat bodies, and other semi-finished products of 6501 to 6505, nor to the headscarves of Chapter 63 or the toy hats of Chapter 95. Therefore, only when both conditions of 'finished hat' and 'made of other materials' are met is it classified under this code.
Chapter
Chapter 65 covers hats and other headgear, and parts thereof, including hat forms, hat bodies, crowns, brims, and other semi-finished products, as well as finished hats made of various materials. This chapter does not include: headscarves, scarves, and other non-hat headwear of Chapter 63; doll hats and toy hats of Chapter 95; and wigs, hairnets, etc. (Chapter 67). The core feature is finished or semi-finished products specifically designed to be worn on the head.
Heading
Heading 6506 covers hats and other headgear of other materials, that is, headgear not listed in 6501 to 6505. Specifically, it includes: safety helmets (other than those of plastics), hats of rubber or plastics (but swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Note: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Actually, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Correction: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? According to the HS, 6506 includes hats of other materials, but 6506.10 is safety helmets. Therefore, this heading includes safety helmets, hats of rubber or plastics (including swimming caps? Swimming caps are usually classified under 6506.10? No, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Actually, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Verification: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Incorrect. Swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Correct: swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? No, according to HS 2022, 6506.10 is safety helmets. Swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? No, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Actually, swimming caps are classified under 6506.10? Let me check: 6506.10 safety helmets. 6506.91 other hats of rubber or plastics. 6506.99 other hats of other materials. Therefore, swimming caps are usually classified under 6506.91 (if made of rubber or plastics) or 6506.99 (other materials). Therefore, heading 6506 covers safety helmets, hats of rubber or plastics (including swimming caps, shower caps? Shower caps are classified under 6506.91? But shower caps are sometimes classified under 6506.91? Yes). And hats of other materials.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 65: represents Chapter 65, hats and other headgear, and parts thereof. Digits 3-4 06: represents heading 6506, hats and other headgear of other materials, that is, headgear not listed in the preceding headings. Digits 5-6 99: represents subheading 6506.99, other hats and other headgear of other materials. Specifically: 6506.10 is safety helmets; 6506.91 is other hats of rubber or plastics; 6506.99 is other hats of other materials (such as leather, fur, textiles, paper, metal, etc.). Therefore, 650699 specifically refers to hats and other headgear made of materials other than safety helmet materials and rubber or plastics.
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 650699 because it is neither a safety helmet (6506.10) nor a hat of rubber or plastics (6506.91), but a hat made of other materials (such as textiles, leather, fur, paper, metal, etc.). At the same time, it does not belong to the hat forms, hat bodies, and other semi-finished products of 6501 to 6505, nor to the headscarves of Chapter 63 or the toy hats of Chapter 95. Therefore, only when both conditions of 'finished hat' and 'made of other materials' are met is it classified under this code.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods shall be specific and clear, such as 'wool felt hat' or 'leather baseball cap'. Material: Detailed description of the main materials used to make the hat, such as textiles, leather, fur, paper, metal, etc., and whether it is blended. Brand: Declare the brand name of the hat (if there is no brand, fill in 'no brand'). The brand affects price and intellectual property rights. Style: Describe the style of the hat, such as baseball cap, bucket hat, fedora, beret, etc., which helps distinguish its use. Use: Explain the main use of the hat, such as daily wear, decoration, protection, etc. (not safety helmet). Processing technique: Briefly describe the manufacturing process, such as knitting, weaving, sewing, molding, etc., to help determine whether it is a finished product. Presence of decorative attachments: State whether it has decorative attachments, such as feathers, flowers, sequins, etc., which may affect classification. Item number: Fill in the item number of the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification and verification. Product name: wool felt fedora; Material: 100% wool felt; Brand: no brand; Style: fedora; Use: daily wear; Processing technique: molded; Presence of decorative attachments: none; Item number: HAT-2024-001. Mistakenly declaring a safety helmet as another hat. Safety helmets should be classified under 6506.10, not 6506.99. Mistakenly declaring a hat of rubber or plastics (such as a swimming cap) as made of other materials. It should be classified under 6506.91. Mistakenly declaring a hat form or semi-finished product as a finished hat. Hat forms should be classified under 6501 to 6505.
Product name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods shall be specific and clear, such as 'wool felt hat' or 'leather baseball cap'.
⚠️ Writing only 'hat', which is too general and does not reflect the material or style.
Material
Detailed description of the main materials used to make the hat, such as textiles, leather, fur, paper, metal, etc., and whether it is blended.
⚠️ Writing only 'other materials' without specifying them, which makes classification difficult.
Brand
Declare the brand name of the hat (if there is no brand, fill in 'no brand'). The brand affects price and intellectual property rights.
⚠️ Failure to declare the brand or spelling errors, leading to customs questioning.
Style
Describe the style of the hat, such as baseball cap, bucket hat, fedora, beret, etc., which helps distinguish its use.
⚠️ Unclear style description, such as writing only 'hat', making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to another heading.
Use
Explain the main use of the hat, such as daily wear, decoration, protection, etc. (not safety helmet).
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring a decorative hat as a safety helmet, leading to incorrect classification.
Processing technique
Briefly describe the manufacturing process, such as knitting, weaving, sewing, molding, etc., to help determine whether it is a finished product.
⚠️ Declaring a semi-finished product (hat form) as a finished product, incorrectly classifying it under 6506.
Presence of decorative attachments
State whether it has decorative attachments, such as feathers, flowers, sequins, etc., which may affect classification.
⚠️ Ignoring decorative attachments, resulting in incomplete material declaration.
Item number
Fill in the item number of the manufacturer or exporter for easy identification and verification.
⚠️ The item number does not match the actual goods, causing subsequent verification problems.
Mistakenly declaring a safety helmet as another hat. Safety helmets should be classified under 6506.10, not 6506.99.
Mistakenly declaring a hat of rubber or plastics (such as a swimming cap) as made of other materials. It should be classified under 6506.91.
Mistakenly declaring a hat form or semi-finished product as a finished hat. Hat forms should be classified under 6501 to 6505.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether the goods are finished hats; 2) whether the main material is a material other than rubber, plastics, or materials specially used for safety helmets; 3) whether it belongs to headgear already listed in other headings of Chapter 65. If it is a safety helmet, classify under 6506.10; if made of rubber or plastics, classify under 6506.91; if it is a finished hat of other materials, classify under 6506.99. At the same time, headscarves of Chapter 63 and toy hats of Chapter 95, etc., must be excluded. 650610 Safety helmets: Safety helmets have special protective functions, are usually made of hard materials, and comply with safety standards; while hats under 650699 are for general use and have no special protective requirements. 650691 Other hats of rubber or plastics: The material is rubber or plastics (such as swimming caps, shower caps), while 650699 is other materials (such as textiles, leather, fur, etc.). 650500 Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted: 650500 includes finished hats that are knitted or crocheted, but the material is not limited; while 650699 is made of other materials and is not knitted or crocheted? Note: 650500 covers hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, including hairnets, but 650699 covers hats of other materials that are not knitted or crocheted. 650400 Hat forms: 650400 is unshaped hat forms, while 650699 is finished hats that already have the basic characteristics of a hat. 630790 Other made-up textile articles: 630790 includes headscarves, headbands, etc., but not hats; while 650699 is headgear with a crown and brim. Has the safety helmet (6506.10) been excluded? Has the hat of rubber or plastics (6506.91) been excluded? Is it a finished hat rather than a hat form? Is the main material not knitted or crocheted? Does it not belong to the headgear of Chapter 63 or Chapter 95?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether the goods are finished hats; 2) whether the main material is a material other than rubber, plastics, or materials specially used for safety helmets; 3) whether it belongs to headgear already listed in other headings of Chapter 65. If it is a safety helmet, classify under 6506.10; if made of rubber or plastics, classify under 6506.91; if it is a finished hat of other materials, classify under 6506.99. At the same time, headscarves of Chapter 63 and toy hats of Chapter 95, etc., must be excluded.
Confused Codes：
650610 - Safety helmets
Safety helmets have special protective functions, are usually made of hard materials, and comply with safety standards; while hats under 650699 are for general use and have no special protective requirements.
650691 - Other hats of rubber or plastics
The material is rubber or plastics (such as swimming caps, shower caps), while 650699 is other materials (such as textiles, leather, fur, etc.).
650500 - Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted
650500 includes finished hats that are knitted or crocheted, but the material is not limited; while 650699 is made of other materials and is not knitted or crocheted? Note: 650500 covers hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, including hairnets, but 650699 covers hats of other materials that are not knitted or crocheted.
650400 - Hat forms
650400 is unshaped hat forms, while 650699 is finished hats that already have the basic characteristics of a hat.
630790 - Other made-up textile articles
630790 includes headscarves, headbands, etc., but not hats; while 650699 is headgear with a crown and brim.
Self-Check：
✓ Has the safety helmet (6506.10) been excluded?
✓ Has the hat of rubber or plastics (6506.91) been excluded?
✓ Is it a finished hat rather than a hat form?
✓ Is the main material not knitted or crocheted?
✓ Does it not belong to the headgear of Chapter 63 or Chapter 95?
❓ FAQ
How can I inquire about the import tax rate for 650699? You can check the website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or third-party inquiry platforms. Enter HS code 650699, select the corresponding country of origin and trade mode, and you can inquire about the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that tax rates are adjusted with policy changes, so it is recommended to rely on the latest published rates. What is the difference between 650699 and 650500? 650500 covers hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, including hairnets, but the material is not limited; 650699 covers hats of other materials, but not knitted or crocheted. For example, a knitted woolen hat is classified under 650500, while a wool felt hat (not knitted) is classified under 650699. Under which code should a leather baseball cap be classified? If a leather baseball cap is a finished product and not a safety helmet, it should be classified under 650699, because its main material is leather (other material) and it is not made of rubber or plastics. If it is knitted or crocheted, it is classified under 650500. What is the difference in classification between safety helmets and ordinary protective hats? Safety helmets (such as industrial helmets) are classified under 650610, while ordinary protective hats (such as dust caps and sun hats), if made of other materials, are classified under 650699. The key difference is whether they have safety protection functions and comply with relevant standards. How are hat forms and finished hats distinguished? Hat forms are unshaped semi-finished products, usually felt or woven hat bodies, classified under 6501 to 6505; finished hats already have complete features such as a crown and brim and can be worn directly, and are classified under 6506. How should a hat with decorative feathers be declared? If the main material of the hat is another material (such as wool), the decorative feathers do not affect classification, and it is still classified under 650699. However, the decorative attachments must be noted in the declaration elements for customs review. For cross-border e-commerce sales of hats, how can classification errors be avoided? The material, style, and use should be accurately declared, and safety helmets, rubber and plastic hats, and hats of other materials should be distinguished. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or consult a professional customs broker to ensure the correct code. What is the export tax rebate rate for 650699? The export tax rebate rate must be determined according to the national policy of the current year and can be inquired through the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. Usually, the export tax rebate rate for hat products is between 9% and 13%, but the latest documents shall prevail.
Q: How can I inquire about the import tax rate for 650699?
A: You can check the website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or third-party inquiry platforms. Enter HS code 650699, select the corresponding country of origin and trade mode, and you can inquire about the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that tax rates are adjusted with policy changes, so it is recommended to rely on the latest published rates.
Q: What is the difference between 650699 and 650500?
A: 650500 covers hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, including hairnets, but the material is not limited; 650699 covers hats of other materials, but not knitted or crocheted. For example, a knitted woolen hat is classified under 650500, while a wool felt hat (not knitted) is classified under 650699.
Q: Under which code should a leather baseball cap be classified?
A: If a leather baseball cap is a finished product and not a safety helmet, it should be classified under 650699, because its main material is leather (other material) and it is not made of rubber or plastics. If it is knitted or crocheted, it is classified under 650500.
Q: What is the difference in classification between safety helmets and ordinary protective hats?
A: Safety helmets (such as industrial helmets) are classified under 650610, while ordinary protective hats (such as dust caps and sun hats), if made of other materials, are classified under 650699. The key difference is whether they have safety protection functions and comply with relevant standards.
Q: How are hat forms and finished hats distinguished?
A: Hat forms are unshaped semi-finished products, usually felt or woven hat bodies, classified under 6501 to 6505; finished hats already have complete features such as a crown and brim and can be worn directly, and are classified under 6506.
Q: How should a hat with decorative feathers be declared?
A: If the main material of the hat is another material (such as wool), the decorative feathers do not affect classification, and it is still classified under 650699. However, the decorative attachments must be noted in the declaration elements for customs review.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce sales of hats, how can classification errors be avoided?
A: The material, style, and use should be accurately declared, and safety helmets, rubber and plastic hats, and hats of other materials should be distinguished. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or consult a professional customs broker to ensure the correct code.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 650699?
A: The export tax rebate rate must be determined according to the national policy of the current year and can be inquired through the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. Usually, the export tax rebate rate for hat products is between 9% and 13%, but the latest documents shall prevail.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.