Product classification

HS code for Hairnets: 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.

Classification of hairnets under HS 6505.00

Hairnets are classified under HS code 6505.00. This heading is part of Chapter 65, which deals with headgear and parts thereof. The specific wording of 6505.00 includes hats and other headgear that are knitted, crocheted, or made up from lace, felt, or other textile fabrics. Crucially, the heading explicitly mentions "hair-nets of any material." This means that regardless of whether the hairnet is intended for industrial safety, food service hygiene, or decorative fashion purposes, it remains within this classification. The material can vary from fine nylon mesh to thicker crocheted yarn, but as long as the article is designed to enclose the hair and be worn on the head, 6505.00 is the appropriate designation. The classification is driven by the form and function of the article as headgear. Even if the hairnet is disposable and used in a medical or laboratory setting, its status as a textile headgear item usually keeps it within Chapter 65 rather than Chapter 63 or 39, provided it meets the definition of a net or textile fabric.

Covers
  • Nylon mesh hairnets for food service
  • Decorative crocheted snoods
  • Bun covers made of textile netting
  • Industrial safety hairnets
  • Elasticated textile hair-nets for sleeping
Also under 6505.00
  • 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. Hairnets are sometimes misclassified under 5608.11 or 5608.19, which cover knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope. However, once the netting is made up into a specific article of headgear, it must be classified in Chapter 65. Another common error is using 6307.90 (other made-up textile articles), but the specific mention of hair-nets in 6505.00 takes precedence according to the principle of specific description in the General Interpretative Rules.

5608.11Twine, cordage or rope; fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials5608.19Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials6307.90Textiles; made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307

Top exporters and importers of HS 650500 (the code used for hairnets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 650500 (the code used for hairnets) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 650500, not only hairnets.

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 hairnets

Brazil splits HS 6505.00 into 10 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about hairnets

What is the HS code for Hairnets?

The HS code for Hairnets is 650500 (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). The HS code for hairnets of any material is 6505.00.

How do I classify Hairnets for customs?

Hairnets is classified under HS code 650500 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are disposable plastic hairnets classified under this code?

If the hairnet is made of a non-woven textile or mesh, it stays in 6505.00. However, if it is made of pure plastic sheeting (not textile), it might be classified under 3926.20.

Which countries are the top exporters of hairnets (HS 650500)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 650500 (the code used for hairnets) 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 hairnets (HS 650500)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 650500 (the code used for hairnets) 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.

Is the HS code for Hairnets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 650500 for Hairnets 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 hairnets in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 650500 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for hairnets depends on the product's details: 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), and more.