Product classification
HS code for Hat bands: 6507.00
Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear.
Classification of hat bands under HS 6507.00
Hat bands and other internal components of headgear are classified under HS code 6507.00. This heading is unique within Chapter 65 because it covers parts and accessories rather than finished headgear. According to the General Rules of Interpretation, items that are specifically shaped, cut to size, or otherwise identifiable as parts of hats are classified here. Hat bands (sweatbands) are typically strips of leather, textile, or synthetic material fitted inside the crown to protect the hat and provide comfort to the wearer. The classification 6507.00 is a \"flat\" heading, meaning it does not have further subheadings, and it encompasses a variety of internal structural elements like frames, linings, and peaks. This ensures that components used in the manufacturing or repair of hats are grouped together regardless of their material composition.
- Covers
- Leather or textile sweatbands (hat bands)
- Hat linings (silk, satin, or synthetic)
- Hat foundations and frames (buckram or wire)
- Peaks and visors for caps
- Chinstraps for headgear
- Also under 6507.00
- Leather sweatbands for fedoras
- plastic cap brims
- felt hat cones
- elastic chinstraps for sun hats
- fabric hat linings
Codes often confused with 6507.00
Common mistake. Hat bands are frequently misclassified under the material-specific headings of Chapters 42 (leather), 58 (narrow woven fabrics), or 59 (impregnated textiles). For example, a roll of ribbon would be 5806, but once that ribbon is cut and shaped specifically to function as a hat band, it moves to 6507.00. Another common error is confusing these parts with finished headgear in 6505 or 6506. If the item is a decorative external band that is not yet attached to a hat, it may still be classified by its material unless it is clearly a finished accessory for headgear.
Top exporters and importers of HS 650700 (the code used for hat bands), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 650700 (the code used for hat bands) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 650700, not only hat bands.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $161M 28% of world exports
- 2 United States $107M 19% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $28M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $574M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $86M 18% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$53M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Poland $27M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $476M 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 hat bands
Brazil classifies hat bands under NCM 6507.00.00: HS 6507.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hat bands
What is the HS code for Hat bands?
The HS code for Hat bands is 650700 (Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps; for headgear).
How do I classify Hat bands for customs?
Hat bands is classified under HS code 650700 — Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps; for headgear. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for hat sweatbands?
Internal sweatbands for hats are classified under HS code 6507.00.
Are decorative ribbons for hats classified here?
Only if they are specifically manufactured and shaped as hat accessories. General-purpose ribbons are usually classified under heading 5806.
Which countries are the top exporters of hat bands (HS 650700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 650700 (the code used for hat bands) 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.
Which countries are the top importers of hat bands (HS 650700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 650700 (the code used for hat bands) 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.
Is the HS code for Hat bands the same in all countries?
The base HS code 650700 for Hat bands 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 hat bands in Brazil?
In Brazil, hat bands (HS 650700) is classified under NCM 6507.00.00.