HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6502.00 – Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed
HS code 6502.00 is the 6-digit subheading for hat-shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed. It is used for straw hat bodies (unshaped), raffia hat cones, palm leaf hat blanks, woven paper hat forms and bamboo hat shapes.
What HS 6502.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Ecuadorian Panama hat blanks (unblocked)
- Balinese woven hat forms
- Mexican palm hat bodies
- Vietnamese conical hat frames (untrimmed)
- Italian straw hat shapes
Codes often confused with 6502.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 650200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 650200 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% 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 China $15M 65% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $4.0M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.4M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $23M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11M 41% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $3.9M 14% of world imports
- 3 Italy $3.4M 12% of world imports
World total: $27M 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 codes for 6502.00 2
Brazil splits HS 6502.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6502.00.10 Fine-straw hat-shapes (manila, panama)De palha fina (manila, panamá e semelhantes)
- 6502.00.90 Other plaited or strip hat-shapesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 65.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6502.00
What is HS code 650200?
HS code 650200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 650200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 650200 in UN Comtrade data were China ($15M, 65% of world exports), Ecuador ($4.0M) and the United States ($1.4M). World exports came to about $23M, 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 650200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 650200 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11M, 41% of world imports), Mexico ($3.9M) and Italy ($3.4M). World imports came to about $27M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 650200?
Brazil splits HS code 650200 into 2 NCM codes: 6502.00.10 (Fine-straw hat-shapes (manila, panama)), 6502.00.90 (Other plaited or strip hat-shapes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.