HS Code 65.07 – Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear

HS code 6507 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear. Heading 6507 is specifically dedicated to parts and accessories for headgear, playing a crucial role in the global supply chain for hat and helmet manufacturing. This classification encompasses items such as head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (brims), and chinstraps. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is that these items must be clearly identifiable as solely or principally for use with headgear. This specificity prevents generic textile or plastic components from being misclassified as headgear parts, ensuring that only specialized components are grouped under this heading. For importers and manufacturers, accurate classification under 6507 is vital for several reasons: it affects duty rates, which are often lower for components than for finished goods, and it ensures compliance with origin rules for assembled products. Understanding the boundaries of this heading helps differentiate between unfinished headgear (which would fall under 6505 or 6506) and true 'parts,' thereby streamlining customs procedures and avoiding potential misclassification penalties. This heading under Chapter 65 underscores the detailed nature of HS classifications for the headwear industry.

Hat linings (textile), hat covers (fabric, imported separately), hat foundations (buckram), hat frames (wire), peaks for baseball caps, chinstraps for helmets, sweatbands for hats, inner padding for motorcycle helmets, textile headbands (as hat components), visors for safety helmets (replacement parts), decorative hat bands (separate), hat stiffeners, helmet ear pads, helmet comfort liners, hat inserts, plastic helmet shells (unfinished), textile helmet covers, strap adjusters for chinstraps, elastic bands for headgear, pre-cut felt blanks for hats, inner suspension systems for hard hats.

The most common misclassification for 6507 is confusing parts with finished headgear (6505 or 6506). A complete, even if unfinished, hat or helmet belongs in 6505 or 6506, not 6507, which is strictly for components. Another error involves generic textile or plastic items: a piece of fabric or plastic must be clearly identifiable as 'for headgear' to qualify for 6507. If it's a general-purpose material that *could* be used for headgear but isn't specifically designed or shaped for it, it might fall under other general headings (e.g., Chapter 39 for plastics, Chapter 62/63 for textiles). The 'solely or principally for' rule is paramount.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 6507 in UN Comtrade data were China ($161M, 28% of world exports), the United States ($107M) and the United Kingdom ($28M). World exports came to about $574M, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 6507 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($86M, 18% of world imports), Vietnam (about $53M) and Poland ($27M). World imports came to about $476M, 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.

HS code 6507 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 65 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (65) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (07) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.