Product classification
HS code for Straw hats: 6504.00
Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Classification of straw hats under HS 6504.00
Straw hats are classified under HS code 6504.00 because they are manufactured by plaiting or assembling strips of material. This heading specifically covers headgear made from strips of any material, including vegetable fibers like straw, raffia, or palm, as well as synthetic materials that mimic these natural fibers. The classification is determined by the construction method—assembling strips—rather than just the material itself. If the hat is formed by sewing together a continuous strip of plaited material in a spiral or other pattern, it falls squarely within this category. This code applies regardless of whether the hat is lined with fabric or trimmed with ribbons, bands, or feathers. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) dictate that the specific manufacturing process of "assembling strips" takes precedence over more general headgear categories. This classification is essential for customs as it distinguishes between woven hats and those made from knitted or crocheted fabrics, which have different duty structures.
- Covers
- Panama hats made from plaited palm leaves
- Straw fedoras constructed from assembled strips
- Boater hats made of stiffened straw strips
- Sun hats made from plaited synthetic strips
- Traditional rice straw hats assembled in strips
- Also under 6504.00
- Original Panama Hat Company hats
- Sensi Studio straw hats
- Lack of Color woven hats
- Helen Kaminski raffia hats
- San Diego Hat Company straw hats
Codes often confused with 6504.00
Common mistake. Straw hats are frequently misclassified under HS code 6505.00. However, 6505.00 is reserved for hats that are knitted, crocheted, or made up from lace, felt, or other textile fabrics in the piece. Another common error is using 4602.19, which covers baskets and other articles of plaiting materials; while the material is the same, finished headgear must be classified in Chapter 65.
Top exporters and importers of HS 650400 (the code used for straw hats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 650400 (the code used for straw hats) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% 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 650400, not only straw hats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $200M 48% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $37M 8.9% of world exports
- 3 Italy $24M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $416M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $105M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $24M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 France $17M 4.3% of world imports
World total: $399M 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 codes for straw hats
Brazil splits HS 6504.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 6504.00.10Fine-straw hats (manila, panama and the like)
- 6504.00.90Other plaited or strip hats
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about straw hats
What is the HS code for Straw hats?
The HS code for Straw hats is 650400 (Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed). The primary HS code for straw hats made by assembling strips is 6504.00.
How do I classify Straw hats for customs?
Straw hats is classified under HS code 650400 — Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic "straw" hats classified here?
Yes, if the plastic is in the form of strips that have been plaited or assembled, they are classified under 6504.00 rather than under plastic articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of straw hats (HS 650400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 650400 (the code used for straw hats) in UN Comtrade data were China ($200M, 48% of world exports), Mexico ($37M) and Italy ($24M). World exports came to about $416M, 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 straw hats (HS 650400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 650400 (the code used for straw hats) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($105M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($24M) and France ($17M). World imports came to about $399M, 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 Straw hats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 650400 for Straw 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 straw hats in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 650400 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for straw hats depends on the product's details: 6504.00.10 (Fine-straw hats (manila, panama and the like)), 6504.00.90 (Other plaited or strip hats).