Product classification
HS code for Fashion hats: 6506.99
Headgear, (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed.
Classification of fashion hats under HS 6506.99
HS code 6506.99 serves as a classification for various types of headgear that do not fall under the more specific categories of Chapter 65. While 6504 covers hats made by plaiting and 6505 covers those made from lace, felt, or other textile fabrics in the piece (but not in strips), 6506.99 is the residual category for "other" headgear. This includes hats made from materials like leather, composition leather, or fur felt when the construction method does not involve assembling strips or knitting. Fashion hats classified here are often structured items that require specific manufacturing processes beyond simple sewing. The classification excludes safety headgear (6506.10) and headgear made of rubber or plastics (6506.91). Accurate classification requires identifying the primary material and the method of construction to ensure the item does not belong in the textile-heavy 6505 category.
- Covers
- Leather fashion hats
- Fur felt hats (not made of strips)
- Cork headgear
- Decorative hats of miscellaneous materials
- Also under 6506.99
- New Era 59FIFTY Cap
- Stetson Open Road Hat
- Kangol Bermuda Casual
- Tilley Endurables Airflo Hat
- Patagonia Beanie
Codes often confused with 6506.99
Common mistake. Fashion hats are most frequently misclassified under 6505.00. Code 6505.00 is strictly for hats that are knitted, crocheted, or made up from lace or other textile fabrics. If a hat is made of leather or solid felt, it must be moved to 6506.99. Another common error is using 6504.00, which is only for hats made by sewing together strips of material (like straw or paper strips).
Top exporters and importers of HS 650699 (the code used for fashion hats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 650699 (the code used for fashion hats) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 650699, not only fashion hats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $291M 49% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $59M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $54M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $597M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $54M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $27M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Ukraine* ~$25M 5.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $435M 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 code for fashion hats
Brazil classifies fashion hats under NCM 6506.99.00: HS 6506.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fashion hats
What is the HS code for Fashion hats?
The HS code for Fashion hats is 650699 (Headgear; (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed). Fashion hats made of materials other than rubber, plastic, or knitted textiles are classified under HS code 6506.99.
How do I classify Fashion hats for customs?
Fashion hats is classified under HS code 650699 — Headgear; (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are baseball caps included in this code?
Generally, no. Most baseball caps are made of woven textile fabrics and are classified under HS code 6505.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of fashion hats (HS 650699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 650699 (the code used for fashion hats) in UN Comtrade data were China ($291M, 49% of world exports), Malaysia ($59M) and the Netherlands ($54M). World exports came to about $597M, 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 fashion hats (HS 650699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 650699 (the code used for fashion hats) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($54M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($27M) and Ukraine (about $25M). World imports came to about $435M, 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.
Is the HS code for Fashion hats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 650699 for Fashion hats is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for fashion hats in Brazil?
In Brazil, fashion hats (HS 650699) is classified under NCM 6506.99.00.