Product classification
HS code for Felt hat bodies: 6501.00
Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims, plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt.
Classification of felt hat bodies under HS 6501.00
HS code 6501.00 is a specialized classification for semi-finished felt headgear. This code covers hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods made of felt. These items are considered intermediate products in the millinery industry. To fall under this heading, the items must not have been blocked to shape nor have had brims made. They are essentially the raw material for hat making, often appearing as cone-like shapes (hoods) or flat discs (plateaux). The classification also includes "manchons," which are cylindrical felt shapes. The felt can be made from wool, fur, or synthetic fibers. This heading is distinct because it captures the product at a specific stage of manufacturing. Once the felt body undergoes a process that gives it a permanent shape or a distinct brim, it is no longer considered a "body" and must be classified as a finished or partially finished hat under heading 65.05. This distinction is vital for manufacturers who import raw shapes to be finished locally.
- Covers
- Felt hat hoods (unblocked)
- Felt hat bodies (unshaped)
- Felt plateaux (flat discs for hats)
- Felt manchons (cylinders for headgear)
- Also under 6501.00
- Akubra felt bodies
- Stetson hat forms (pre-shaped)
- Borsalino felt blanks
- Miller Hats felt cones
- Art of Hatmaking felt hoods
Codes often confused with 6501.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is under 6505.00, which covers finished hats. If the felt has been shaped on a block or has a finished brim, it belongs in 6505. Another error is using 5602, which is for general felt. Because these items are specifically worked into shapes for headgear, 6501.00 takes precedence over the general textile heading for felt.
Top exporters and importers of HS 650100 (the code used for felt hat bodies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 650100 (the code used for felt hat bodies) in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 50% 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 650100, not only felt hat bodies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Portugal $50M 43% of world exports
- 2 Bolivia $19M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $12M 10% of world exports
World total: $117M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $55M 50% of world imports
- 2 Italy $12M 11% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $10M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $109M 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 code for felt hat bodies
Brazil classifies felt hat bodies under NCM 6501.00.00: HS 6501.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about felt hat bodies
What is the HS code for Felt hat bodies?
The HS code for Felt hat bodies is 650100 (Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt). The HS code for felt hat bodies, hoods, and forms that are not yet blocked or brimmed is 6501.00.
How do I classify Felt hat bodies for customs?
Felt hat bodies is classified under HS code 650100 — Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is a plateau in hat making?
A plateau is a flat, circular piece of felt used as a starting point for making certain types of hats, classified under 6501.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of felt hat bodies (HS 650100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 650100 (the code used for felt hat bodies) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($50M, 43% of world exports), Bolivia ($19M) and China ($12M). World exports came to about $117M, 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 felt hat bodies (HS 650100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 650100 (the code used for felt hat bodies) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($55M, 50% of world imports), Italy ($12M) and Mexico ($10M). World imports came to about $109M, 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 Felt hat bodies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 650100 for Felt hat bodies 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 felt hat bodies in Brazil?
In Brazil, felt hat bodies (HS 650100) is classified under NCM 6501.00.00.