Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed

HS v2017 Code: 6506

About headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed

HS code 6506 covers a diverse range of headgear products, including hats, caps, and other types of headwear. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader textile and apparel sector, providing essential accessories that complement various clothing items. The production and trade of these headgear products contribute significantly to the global economy, with applications across numerous industries and consumer markets.

Production process

The production of headgear under HS code 6506 typically involves a combination of traditional and modern manufacturing techniques. This can include cutting, sewing, and shaping various materials such as fabrics, leathers, and synthetic materials to create the desired headwear designs. Advanced techniques like molding, embroidery, and printing may also be employed to add decorative elements and enhance the final product's aesthetic appeal.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of headgear under HS code 6506 include a variety of raw materials, such as 5007 Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste, 5208 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 54.04, and 4107 (Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14). Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized machinery, such as sewing machines, cutting tools, and molding equipment, to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6506 are various types of headgear, including hats, caps, berets, and other headwear. These products are often consumed by 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), 6504 Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed, and 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), among other related HS codes.

Family tree for headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, 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/v2017/6506'>6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, 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/v2017/6505'>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 --> 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/v2017/650610'>650610: Headgear; safety, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/650691'>650691: Headgear; (other than safety headgear), of rubber or plastics, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/650699'>650699: Headgear; (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]


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