Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear

HS v2017 Code: 6507

About head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear

HS code 6507 covers a range of accessories and components used in the production of headgear, such as hats, caps, and helmets. These items play a crucial role in the broader apparel and textile industry, providing essential functional and aesthetic elements to a wide variety of headwear products. The global market for these components is driven by factors like fashion trends, safety regulations, and the need for specialized headgear in various industries, making it an important segment within the broader import/export landscape.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 6507 typically involves a combination of textile manufacturing techniques and specialized craftsmanship. Common processes include cutting, sewing, and shaping of fabrics, as well as the assembly of various components like frames, peaks, and chinstraps. Depending on the specific product, additional finishing steps such as embroidery, printing, or the application of reinforcements may be employed to enhance the functionality and visual appeal of the final item.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6507 items include a variety of textile materials, such as fabrics, linings, and trimmings. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized hardware components, like metal or plastic frames, fasteners, and other accessories. Additionally, the industry utilizes a range of machinery and equipment, including sewing machines, cutting tools, and molding equipment, to facilitate the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The products classified under HS code 6507 are primarily used as components or accessories for 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), 6506 Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed, and 6501 Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods, made from the felt; hat-shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. These items are essential for the production of a wide range of headwear, from casual caps to specialized safety helmets, and are often exported and imported as part of the global supply chain for the apparel and textile industry.

Family tree for head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/65'>65: Headgear and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6507'>6507: Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear</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/v2017/6506'>6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/650700'>650700: Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps; for headgear</a>"]


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