Headgear & Hats — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for headgear including hats, caps, berets, and bonnets. HTS codes and import duties for various types of head coverings.
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HTS Codes in Chapter 65 — Headgear & Hats
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6501.00.30.00 | For men or boys | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6501.00.60.00 | Other | 96¢/doz. + 1.4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6501.00.90.00 | Other (459) | 10.3¢/kg + 10.3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6502.00.20.00 | Sewed | 34¢/doz. + 3.4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6502.00.40.00 | Not bleached and not colored | 4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6502.00.60 | Bleached or colored | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6502.00.90 | Other | 6.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6504.00.30.00 | Sewed | 6% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6504.00.60.00 | Not sewed | 94¢/doz. + 4.6% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6504.00.90 | Other | 6.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.01.00 | Hair-nets | 9.4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.04 | Of fur felt | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.08.00 | Other | 13.5¢/kg + 6.3% + 1.9¢/article | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.15 | Knitted | 7.9% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.20 | Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton | 7.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.25 | Other | 7.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.30 | Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric | 25.4¢/kg + 7.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.40 | Other | 31¢/kg + 7.9% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.50 | Wholly or in part of braid | 6.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.60 | Not in part of braid | 20¢/kg + 7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.70 | Wholly or in part of braid | 6.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.80 | Not in part of braid | 18.7¢/kg + 6.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6505.00.90 | Other | 20.7¢/kg + 7.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6506.10.30 | Of reinforced or laminated plastics | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6506.10.60 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6506.91.00 | Of rubber or plastics | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6506.99.30.00 | Of furskin | 3.3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6506.99.60.00 | Other | 8.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 6507.00.00.00 | Headbands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (visors) and chin straps, for headgear | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
Related HTS Chapters
About HTS Chapter 65 — Headgear & Hats
HTS Chapter 65 covers headgear & hats under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 65, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.