HS Code for Felt hat forms
Felt hat forms are classified under HS code 6501.00 because they represent the primary intermediate stage in the production of headgear. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 65, this heading covers products that have been felted and shaped into basic forms but have not yet undergone the processes of blocking to a specific size or style, nor have they been fitted with brims. These items, often referred to in the trade as 'hoods' or 'blanks,' are made from either wool felt or fur felt. The classification is determined by the state of manufacture; once a form is blocked or has a brim attached, it moves to heading 65.05. The products under 6501.00 are essentially semi-finished textile articles that possess the essential character of headgear but lack the final structural finishing. This includes 'plateaux' (flat circular pieces) and 'manchons' (cylindrical forms), which are used as the starting point for various types of hats. The material composition must be felt, which is a non-woven fabric produced by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers together using moisture and heat.
Products Included
- Felt hat bodies
- Felt hoods (unblocked)
- Felt plateaux (flat discs)
- Felt manchons (cylinders)
- Slit manchons for hat making
- Wool felt hat blanks
- Fur felt hat forms
Common Misclassification
Felt hat forms are frequently confused with finished hats under HS code 6505.00. The distinction lies in whether the item has been 'blocked to shape' or has a 'made brim.' If a felt form has been shaped on a hat block to a specific head size, it is no longer classified under 6501.00. Additionally, raw felt in the piece (rolls or sheets) that has not been shaped into a hood or plateau is classified under HS code 5602, which covers felt not elsewhere specified.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Felt hat forms?
The HS code for felt hat forms, including hoods, plateaux, and manchons that are not blocked to shape, is 6501.00.
What is the difference between a hat hood and a hat block?
A hat hood (6501.00) is the semi-finished felt material, while a hat block (8449.00) is the wooden or metal tool used to shape the hood into a finished hat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Felt hat forms?
The HS code for Felt hat forms 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).
How do I classify Felt hat forms for customs?
Felt hat forms 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.
Is the HS code for Felt hat forms the same in all countries?
The base HS code 650100 for Felt hat forms is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.