What products are included in HS-4 6501?

HS-4 6501 includes hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods made of felt that are neither blocked to shape nor have made brims.

How do I know if my felt product fits under HS-6 650100?

If your product is an unshaped felt hat body or hood without brims, it falls under HS-6 650100.

Can I use HS-4 6501 for felt hats with brims?

No, HS-4 6501 is specifically for unblocked felt items without brims. Brimmed hats require a different classification.

Are there any special import requirements for felt headgear?

Yes, ensure compliance with local regulations regarding materials and safety standards for headgear.

What happens if I misclassify my felt products?

Misclassification can lead to fines, delays in customs clearance, and potential seizure of goods.

HS-4 · Heading

6501 — Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt

Chapter 65: Headgear

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 6501 when importing hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods made of felt that are not blocked to shape or have made brims. For example, if you are importing unshaped felt hat bodies for a fashion line, this code applies.

When deciding between HS-6 lines, note that 650100 specifically covers felt hat-forms and hoods without brims. If your product is a simple felt hood without any shaping, this is the right classification.

If you have felt products that are shaped or have brims, they fall outside of this heading. Ensure you check the specifications closely to avoid misclassification, which can lead to delays or fines.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

felt hat forms · hat bodies of felt · unblocked felt hoods · felt plateaux · manchons of felt · import felt headgear · HS-4 6501 · HS-6 650100 · non-brimmed felt hats · headgear classification

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Unshaped felt hat bodies for millinery use
Felt hoods for winter wear without brims
Plateaux made of felt for hat production
Manchons of felt used in headgear manufacturing
Slit manchons for decorative headwear applications

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products are included in HS-4 6501?: HS-4 6501 includes hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods made of felt that are neither blocked to shape nor have made brims.
How do I know if my felt product fits under HS-6 650100?: If your product is an unshaped felt hat body or hood without brims, it falls under HS-6 650100.
Can I use HS-4 6501 for felt hats with brims?: No, HS-4 6501 is specifically for unblocked felt items without brims. Brimmed hats require a different classification.
Are there any special import requirements for felt headgear?: Yes, ensure compliance with local regulations regarding materials and safety standards for headgear.
What happens if I misclassify my felt products?: Misclassification can lead to fines, delays in customs clearance, and potential seizure of goods.