HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 6505.00 – Hats 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 trimmed

HS code 6505.00 is the 6-digit subheading for hats 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 trimmed. It is used for wool beanies, knitted caps, felt fedoras, berets and baseball caps (fabric).

What HS 6505.00 covers

This broad HS code encompasses a vast array of finished headwear, including hats and other headgear made from knitted or crocheted fabrics, lace, felt, or other textile fabrics that are not assembled from strips. It also includes hair-nets of any material. This category covers a significant portion of the global headwear market, from everyday beanies to fashion-forward felt hats and specialized hairnets. Importers are typically large retailers, fashion brands, and distributors catering to diverse consumer needs, from casual wear to professional applications. Exporters are often countries with robust textile manufacturing industries, capable of producing a wide range of fabrics and skilled in garment construction. Key considerations in this trade include the type of textile material (wool, cotton, synthetic, felt), the knitting/crocheting technique, and compliance with textile labeling, safety, and quality standards. The dynamic nature of fashion trends heavily influences the trade volumes and styles within this category, making it a highly competitive and innovation-driven segment of the apparel market.

Covers
  • Wool beanies
  • Knitted caps
  • Felt fedoras
  • Berets
  • Baseball caps (fabric)
  • Bucket hats (fabric)
  • Hairnets (nylon)
  • Crocheted headbands
Examples
  • New Era baseball caps
  • Kangol felt hats
  • Carhartt beanies
  • Nike knitted headbands
  • Under Armour skullcaps
  • Stetson felt hats
  • H&M fashion hats

Codes often confused with 6505.00

Common mistake. This code can be confused with hats made from plaited strips (650400) if the material is woven but not clearly "plaited or assembled from strips." It's also distinct from unshaped felt bodies (650100) as these are finished products. The key is the "knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece" clause.

6504.00Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed6501.00Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt

Top exporters and importers of HS code 650500, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 650500 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 China $3.4B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$1.0B
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$651M

World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.2B
  2. 2 Germany $589M
  3. 3 Japan $508M

World total: $8.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 6505.00 10

Brazil splits HS 6505.00 into 10 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 6505.00.1 CapsBonés Group
  2. 6505.00.11 Cotton capsDe algodão
  3. 6505.00.12 Synthetic or artificial fibre capsDe fibras sintéticas ou artificiais
  4. 6505.00.19 Caps of other textile materialsDe outras matérias têxteis
  5. 6505.00.2 BeaniesGorros Group
  6. 6505.00.21 Cotton beaniesDe algodão
  7. 6505.00.22 Synthetic or artificial fibre beaniesDe fibras sintéticas ou artificiais
  8. 6505.00.29 Beanies of other textile materialsDe outras matérias têxteis
  9. 6505.00.3 HatsChapéus Group
  10. 6505.00.31 Cotton hatsDe algodão
  11. 6505.00.32 Synthetic or artificial fibre hatsDe fibras sintéticas ou artificiais
  12. 6505.00.39 Hats of other textile materialsDe outras matérias têxteis
  13. 6505.00.90 Other knitted or textile headgear; hair-netsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 65.05 →

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

Questions about HS 6505.00

What is HS code 650500?

HS code 650500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hats 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 trimmed. This broad HS code encompasses a vast array of finished headwear, including hats and other headgear made from knitted or crocheted fabrics, lace, felt, or other textile fabrics that are not assembled from strips. It also includes hair-nets of any material. This category covers a significant portion of the global headwear market, from everyday beanies to fashion-forward felt hats and specialized hairnets. Importers are typically large retailers, fashion brands, and distributors catering to diverse consumer needs, from casual wear to professional applications. Exporters are often countries with robust textile manufacturing industries, capable of producing a wide range of fabrics and skilled in garment construction. Key considerations in this trade include the type of textile material (wool, cotton, synthetic, felt), the knitting/crocheting technique, and compliance with textile labeling, safety, and quality standards. The dynamic nature of fashion trends heavily influences the trade volumes and styles within this category, making it a highly competitive and innovation-driven segment of the apparel market.

What products fall under HS code 650500?

Wool beanies, Knitted caps, Felt fedoras, Berets, Baseball caps (fabric), Bucket hats (fabric), Hairnets (nylon), Crocheted headbands

What are common misclassifications for HS code 650500?

This code can be confused with hats made from plaited strips (650400) if the material is woven but not clearly "plaited or assembled from strips." It's also distinct from unshaped felt bodies (650100) as these are finished products. The key is the "knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece" clause.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 650500?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 650500 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.4B, 39% of world exports), Vietnam (about $1.0B) and Bangladesh (about $651M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 650500?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 650500 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.2B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($589M) and Japan ($508M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 650500 structured?

HS code 650500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (65) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) 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 650500?

Brazil splits HS code 650500 into 10 NCM codes: 6505.00.11 (Cotton caps), 6505.00.12 (Synthetic or artificial fibre caps), 6505.00.19 (Caps of other textile materials), 6505.00.21 (Cotton beanies), 6505.00.22 (Synthetic or artificial fibre beanies), 6505.00.29 (Beanies of other textile materials), 6505.00.31 (Cotton hats), 6505.00.32 (Synthetic or artificial fibre hats), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.