Product classification
HS code for Woven hats: 6504.00
Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Classification of woven hats under HS 6504.00
HS code 6504.00 applies to headgear that is manufactured by plaiting or by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. This classification is part of Chapter 65, which encompasses all types of hats and headgear. The defining characteristic for 6504.00 is the method of construction. Unlike hats that are felted (6501) or knitted/crocheted (6505), these hats are made by interlacing strips of material such as straw, wood shavings, bark, or synthetic polymers. The "assembled" nature refers to the process where these strips are sewn together, often in a spiral fashion starting from the crown, to form the shape of the hat. This code is used regardless of whether the hat is lined with fabric or trimmed with ribbons, feathers, or other decorative elements. It is a broad category that captures traditional straw hats as well as modern fashion headwear made from synthetic strips. It is important to note that the material of the strips can be of any kind, including paper or plastic, provided the construction method is plaiting or assembly of strips.
- Covers
- Straw hats made from plaited strips
- Panama hats (if assembled from strips)
- Hats made from plaited plastic or synthetic strips
- Sun hats made from assembled paper strips
- Traditional wood-shaving hats
- 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. Woven hats are often confused with HS code 6505.00, which covers hats that are knitted, crocheted, or made from lace or felt. Another common misclassification is 6502.00, which applies to hat-shapes that are plaited but have not yet been blocked to shape or provided with brims. Once a plaited shape is blocked or finished into a hat, it must move to 6504.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 650400 (the code used for woven hats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 650400 (the code used for woven 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 woven 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 woven 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 woven hats
What is the HS code for Woven hats?
The HS code for Woven hats is 650400 (Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed). The HS code for hats made by plaiting or assembling strips of any material is 6504.00.
How do I classify Woven hats for customs?
Woven 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.
Does 6504.00 include hats with decorative trimmings?
Yes, the presence of linings, ribbons, or other trimmings does not change the classification as long as the base construction is plaited or assembled strips.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven hats (HS 650400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 650400 (the code used for woven 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 woven hats (HS 650400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 650400 (the code used for woven 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 Woven hats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 650400 for Woven 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 woven hats in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 650400 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for woven 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).