HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 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

HS code 6501.00 is the 6-digit subheading for 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 used for wool felt hat bodies, fur felt hat cones, felt hoods for hats, felt plateaux and felt manchons.

What HS 6501.00 covers

This HS code is dedicated to the initial, unshaped forms of felt headwear, serving as raw materials for hat manufacturers worldwide. These "hat bodies" are essentially pre-formed felt structures that have not yet been molded into a specific hat shape or had brims added. The international trade in these items is driven by hat makers who specialize in the finishing and styling of headwear, often importing these semi-finished goods to apply their unique designs and craftsmanship. Major importers are typically fashion houses, milliners, and hat factories in countries known for their apparel and accessory industries. Exporters are often regions with strong textile and felt production capabilities, leveraging traditional manufacturing techniques. Understanding the material composition (wool felt, fur felt) and the stage of processing is crucial for customs valuation and ensuring compliance with textile regulations. This trade facilitates specialized production, allowing different countries to focus on either raw material processing or final product finishing.

Covers
  • Wool felt hat bodies
  • Fur felt hat cones
  • Felt hoods for hats
  • Felt plateaux
  • Felt manchons
  • Rabbit fur felt bodies
  • Beaver fur felt hoods
Examples
  • Akubra felt bodies
  • Stetson hat forms (pre-shaped)
  • Borsalino felt blanks
  • Miller Hats felt cones
  • Art of Hatmaking felt hoods

Codes often confused with 6501.00

Common mistake. This code is distinct from finished felt hats (650500) and other hat shapes (650200) because it specifically covers unblocked, unbrimmed felt forms, not plaited or assembled shapes. Confusion can arise if the felt is slightly processed beyond the basic form.

6505.00Hats 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 trimmed6502.00Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed

Top exporters and importers of HS code 650100, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 650100 in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 50% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Portugal $50M
  2. 2 Bolivia $19M
  3. 3 China $12M

World total: $117M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $55M
  2. 2 Italy $12M
  3. 3 Mexico $10M

World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 6501.00

Brazil does not split HS 6501.00: its NCM code is 6501.00.00.

  1. 6501.00.00 Felt hat-forms, hat bodies, plateaux and manchonsEsboços não enformados nem na copa nem na aba, discos e cilindros, mesmo cortados no sentido da altura, de feltro, para chapéus.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 65.01 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 6501.00

What is HS code 650100?

HS code 650100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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. This HS code is dedicated to the initial, unshaped forms of felt headwear, serving as raw materials for hat manufacturers worldwide. These "hat bodies" are essentially pre-formed felt structures that have not yet been molded into a specific hat shape or had brims added. The international trade in these items is driven by hat makers who specialize in the finishing and styling of headwear, often importing these semi-finished goods to apply their unique designs and craftsmanship. Major importers are typically fashion houses, milliners, and hat factories in countries known for their apparel and accessory industries. Exporters are often regions with strong textile and felt production capabilities, leveraging traditional manufacturing techniques. Understanding the material composition (wool felt, fur felt) and the stage of processing is crucial for customs valuation and ensuring compliance with textile regulations. This trade facilitates specialized production, allowing different countries to focus on either raw material processing or final product finishing.

What products fall under HS code 650100?

Wool felt hat bodies, Fur felt hat cones, Felt hoods for hats, Felt plateaux, Felt manchons, Rabbit fur felt bodies, Beaver fur felt hoods

What are common misclassifications for HS code 650100?

This code is distinct from finished felt hats (650500) and other hat shapes (650200) because it specifically covers unblocked, unbrimmed felt forms, not plaited or assembled shapes. Confusion can arise if the felt is slightly processed beyond the basic form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 650100?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 650100 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($50M, 43% of world exports), Bolivia ($19M) and China ($12M). World exports came to about $117M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 650100?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 650100 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($55M, 50% of world imports), Italy ($12M) and Mexico ($10M). World imports came to about $109M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 650100 structured?

HS code 650100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (65) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 650100?

In Brazil, HS code 650100 is NCM 6501.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.