What does HTS Chapter 65 cover?

Chapter 65 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers headgear and parts thereof. It contains 6 four-digit headings and 64 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 65 goods?

General duty rates from 3.3% to 9.4%, with 15 duty-free lines; 24 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 65?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.

Chapter 65

HTS codes for headgear

Headgear and parts thereof.

Headings: 6
Tariff lines: 64
General duty: General duty rates from 3.3% to 9.4%, with 15 duty-free lines; 24 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Headings in Chapter 65

6501Hat forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt3
6502Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed6
6504Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed6
6505Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed37
6506Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed11
6507Headbands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (visors) and chin straps, for headgear1

Documents required to import Chapter 65 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

Commercial InvoiceRequired
Packing ListRequired
Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 65 cover?: Chapter 65 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers headgear and parts thereof. It contains 6 four-digit headings and 64 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for Chapter 65 goods?: General duty rates from 3.3% to 9.4%, with 15 duty-free lines; 24 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 65?: Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.