About HS Code 650200
This category encompasses the foundational, unadorned forms of hats created by plaiting or assembling strips of various materials, prior to being shaped, brimmed, lined, or trimmed. It represents an intermediate stage in hat manufacturing, where the basic structure is complete but the final styling and finishing are yet to be applied. Importers are typically hat manufacturers, fashion brands, and artisanal workshops that specialize in adding value through design, shaping, and embellishments. These businesses often seek out unique materials or traditional plaiting techniques from specific regions. Exporters are frequently countries with rich traditions in weaving natural fibers like straw, raffia, or bamboo, or those with advanced capabilities in producing synthetic strips. Key considerations in this trade include the material type, the plaiting technique, and the consistency of the shape, as these factors directly impact the quality and final appearance of the finished hat. This trade allows for a global division of labor, where raw material processing and initial shaping occur in one region, and final design and finishing in another.
Products Under This Code
Straw hat bodies (unshaped), Raffia hat cones, Palm leaf hat blanks, Woven paper hat forms, Bamboo hat shapes, Sisal hat bodies, Synthetic strip hat forms
Real World Examples
Ecuadorian Panama hat blanks (unblocked), Balinese woven hat forms, Mexican palm hat bodies, Vietnamese conical hat frames (untrimmed), Italian straw hat shapes
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with finished plaited hats (650400) if they are already lined or trimmed, or with felt hat bodies (650100) if the material is not clearly plaited or assembled from strips. The "neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed" clause is critical for correct classification.
Products Classified Under 6502.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Footwear & Headgear industry.
Trade Overview
Ecuador, Mexico, and Southeast Asian countries are major exporters of these plaited hat shapes, with Europe and North America being primary importers for finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 650200?
HS code 650200 covers: Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed. This category encompasses the foundational, unadorned forms of hats created by plaiting or assembling strips of various materials, prior to being shaped, brimmed, lined, or trimmed. It represents an intermediate stage in hat manufacturing, where the basic structure is complete but the final styling and finishing are yet to be applied. Importers are typically hat manufacturers, fashion brands, and artisanal workshops that specialize in adding value through design, shaping, and embellishments. These businesses often seek out unique materials or traditional plaiting techniques from specific regions. Exporters are frequently countries with rich traditions in weaving natural fibers like straw, raffia, or bamboo, or those with advanced capabilities in producing synthetic strips. Key considerations in this trade include the material type, the plaiting technique, and the consistency of the shape, as these factors directly impact the quality and final appearance of the finished hat. This trade allows for a global division of labor, where raw material processing and initial shaping occur in one region, and final design and finishing in another.
What products fall under HS code 650200?
Straw hat bodies (unshaped), Raffia hat cones, Palm leaf hat blanks, Woven paper hat forms, Bamboo hat shapes, Sisal hat bodies, Synthetic strip hat forms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 650200?
This code is often confused with finished plaited hats (650400) if they are already lined or trimmed, or with felt hat bodies (650100) if the material is not clearly plaited or assembled from strips. The "neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed" clause is critical for correct classification.
How is HS code 650200 structured?
HS code 650200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (65) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.