HS Code 6501
Felt Hat Bodies and Mandrels
HS code 6501 is for unshaped felt hat bodies and hoods used as raw materials in millinery and industrial hat manufacturing for further shaping.
4-digit Section XIILCL
HS Code 6501 — Felt Hat Bodies and Mandrels
This code covers semi-finished felt products used in hat making. These are felt 'hoods' or 'plateaux' that have not yet been blocked into a specific head shape or fitted with a brim.
What's included
- Felt hoods
- Felt plateaux
- Slit manchons
- Unblocked felt forms
What's excluded
- Finished felt hats → use
6505(Finished hats that have been blocked or trimmed fall under 6505.)
Common examples
- Unprocessed wool felt hat hoods
- Rabbit hair felt hat bodies
- Felt plateaux for millinery workshops
Frequently asked questions
What is a hat plateau?
A plateau is a flat, circular piece of felt used as a starting material for blocking into a finished hat shape.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 8%
- Documentation: Material composition (wool vs animal hair) must be declared.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Portugal, Czech Republic, China
- Top importers: United States, Italy, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Use 6501 for felt raw materials that have no definite hat shape or brim yet.
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