Product classification

HS code for Knitted hats: 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 knitted hats under HS 6505.00

Knitted hats are classified under HS code 6505.00. This classification is unique because, unlike most garments which are divided between Chapters 61 (knitted) and 62 (woven), almost all headgear is consolidated in Chapter 65. Heading 6505 specifically covers hats and other headgear that are knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt, or other textile fabrics in the piece. The classification applies regardless of whether the hat is lined with other materials or trimmed with decorative elements. The essential character is defined by the construction method (knitting/crocheting) or the use of specific fabrics like felt. This code also includes hair-nets of any material. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading text explicitly mentions knitted headgear.

Covers
  • Knitted beanies and watch caps
  • Crocheted berets
  • Felt hats made from textile fabric in the piece
  • Hair-nets made of any material
  • Knitted balaclavas
  • Embellished knitted hats with sequins or embroidery
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. A common misclassification occurs when users look in Chapter 61 (6117) or Chapter 62 (6217) for clothing accessories. While those chapters cover many accessories, headgear is specifically excluded and directed to Chapter 65. Additionally, hats made by sewing together strips of material (braided hats) are classified under 6504.00 rather than 6505.00. Safety headgear or helmets are classified under 6506.10, even if they contain knitted components for comfort.

61.17Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories62.17Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)6504.00Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed6506.10Headgear; safety, whether or not lined or trimmed

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

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

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 knitted hats

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 knitted hats

What is the HS code for Knitted hats?

The HS code for Knitted hats 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 knitted or crocheted hats and headgear is 6505.00.

How do I classify Knitted hats for customs?

Knitted hats 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.

Does this code include hats made of felt?

Yes, HS code 6505.00 includes hats made from felt or lace in the piece, as well as knitted or crocheted headgear.

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

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

In 2025, the top importers of HS 650500 (the code used for knitted hats) 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 Knitted hats the same in all countries?

The base HS code 650500 for Knitted 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 knitted hats in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 650500 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for knitted hats 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.