HS Code 6504
Plaited and Strip-Based Headgear
HS code 6504 includes finished hats and headgear made by plaiting or assembling strips of any material, whether lined, trimmed, or shaped.
4-digit Section XIIFCL
HS Code 6504 — Plaited and Strip-Based Headgear
This code covers finished hats made from plaited materials or by sewing strips of material together. This includes the vast majority of commercial straw hats, سواء used for sun protection or fashion.
What's included
- Straw hats
- Panama hats
- Visors made of plaited strips
- Boater hats
What's excluded
- Unshaped straw hoods → use
6502(If it is not blocked to shape or trimmed, it belongs in 6502.)
Common examples
- Classic Panama Fedora
- Women's wide-brim straw sun hat
- Plaited paper beach hat
- Braided synthetic fiber sun visor
Frequently asked questions
What defines a hat as 'plaited'?
Plaited headgear is made from interlocking strands or sewn spiral strips of material like straw, willow, or plastic ribbons.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: High diversity in materials; ensure strip material is clearly identified.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Ecuador, Italy
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Japan
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Key takeaway
Finished headwear made from strips or plaits; the standard code for the straw hat industry.
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