Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

HS v2017 Code: 6504

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
65	04	n/a

Code	6504
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	65

Ancestor Codes: Headgear and parts thereof

This Code: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

Child Codes: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt; 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; 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 hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

HS code 6504 covers a diverse range of headgear products, including hats, caps, and other types of headwear. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential accessories that complement a wide variety of clothing and fashion items. The production and trade of these products are significant, contributing to economic activity and employment in many countries around the world.

Production process

The production of headgear under HS code 6504 typically involves plaiting or assembling strips of various materials, such as straw, paper, or synthetic fibers. This can be done by hand or through automated processes, depending on the scale and complexity of the operation. The assembled headgear may then be further processed, including lining, trimming, or adding decorative elements to create the desired style and functionality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6504 headgear include raw materials like straw, paper, synthetic fibers, and other plaiting materials. Manufacturers may also require specialized machinery and equipment for the plaiting, assembling, and finishing processes. Additionally, labor, energy, and other supporting resources are essential for the efficient operation of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6504 industry are various types of hats, caps, and other headgear. These products are often consumed by 6203 (Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) and 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) industries, as well as the 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) industry, which may use the plaited or assembled headgear as inputs for further processing.

Family tree for hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/65'>65: Headgear and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> 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/v2017/650400'>650400: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]


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