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

HS v2017 Code: 6501

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
65	01	n/a

Code	6501
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	65

Ancestor Codes: Headgear and parts thereof

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

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

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed; Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed; Hats 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 trimmed; Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed; Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear

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

HS code 6501 covers the production of felt hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods that have not been blocked or shaped, as well as felt plateaux and manchons. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader textile and apparel sector, providing essential components for the manufacture of hats, caps, and other headwear. The felt products covered under this code are widely used across various industries, from fashion and retail to industrial applications.

Production process

The production of felt hat-forms, bodies, and hoods typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw wool or other natural fibers are cleaned, carded, and then felted using heat, moisture, and mechanical agitation. The resulting felt material is then cut and shaped into the desired forms, such as hat bodies or plateaux. In some cases, the felt may undergo additional finishing processes, such as dyeing or surface treatments, to enhance its appearance or properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 6501 include raw wool or other natural fibers, such as 5101 Wool, not carded or combed, as well as specialized machinery for felting, cutting, and shaping the felt materials. Additionally, various chemicals and dyes may be used for finishing and treatment processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6501 are felt hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods, as well as felt plateaux and manchons. These products are then typically consumed by manufacturers of 6502 Hat-shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed, 6504 Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed, and 6505 (Hats 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 trimmed).

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/65'>65: Headgear and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6501'>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</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6502'>6502: Hat-shapes; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6504'>6504: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6505'>6505: Hats 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 trimmed</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6506'>6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6507'>6507: Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/650100'>650100: Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt</a>"]


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