Heading 6502

HTS code 6502 — Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed

Chapter
65 — Headgear
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rates from 4% to 6.8%, with 2 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 6502

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
6502.00.2000Sewed (Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed > Of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof)34¢/doz. + 3.4%doz., kg
6502.00.4000Not bleached and not colored (Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed > Of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof > Not sewed)4%doz., kg
6502.00.6030Of paper (Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed > Of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof > Not sewed > Bleached or colored)Freedoz.
6502.00.6060Other (Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed > Of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof > Not sewed > Bleached or colored)Freedoz., kg
6502.00.9030Of man-made fibers (659) (Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed > Other)6.8%doz., kg
6502.00.9060Other (Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed > Other)6.8%doz., kg

Documents required to import under 6502

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 is HTS code 6502?
HTS heading 6502 covers hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed. It sits in Chapter 65 (headgear) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 6502?
General duty rates from 4% to 6.8%, with 2 duty-free lines; 1 line carries a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 6502 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 65