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

HS v2017 Code: 6505

About 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

HS code 6505 covers a diverse range of headgear products, including hats, caps, and hair-nets, made from a variety of textile materials. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential accessories that complement and complete various clothing ensembles. The production and trade of these items are significant, with the industry contributing to economic activity and employment across multiple regions.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 6505 typically involves knitting, crocheting, or assembling textile fabrics, such as lace, felt, or other materials, into the desired headgear shapes. This may include techniques like cutting, sewing, and finishing to create the final products. The use of specialized machinery and skilled labor is often required to ensure the quality and consistency of the items.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the HS code 6505 industry include a range of textile raw materials, such as yarns, fabrics, and trimmings. Depending on the specific product, other materials like linings, reinforcements, and decorative elements may also be required. Additionally, the industry relies on various production equipment, including knitting machines, sewing machines, and finishing tools.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6505 industry are hats, caps, hair-nets, and other headgear products. These items are often consumed by the 6103 (Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) and 6104 (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 itself.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/65'>65: Headgear and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> 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/v2017/6504'>6504: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips 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/v2017/650500'>650500: 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>"]


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