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 v2022 Code: 6501

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
65	01	n/a

Code	6501
Version	HS v2022
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, which are essential components in the manufacturing of various types of hats and headwear. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader textile and apparel sector, providing the foundational materials for a wide range of fashion and protective products. The felt hat-forms and bodies produced under this code are used 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) and other downstream industries to create the final headwear items.

Production process

The production of felt hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods typically involves a multi-step process. The primary raw material, wool or other textile fibers, is first cleaned, carded, and then felted through a combination of heat, moisture, and mechanical agitation. The resulting felt material is then shaped and molded into the desired hat-form or body using specialized equipment and techniques. This shaping process may involve the use of steam, heat, and pressure to achieve the desired contours and structures.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of felt hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods under HS code 6501 include wool or other textile fibers, such as fur or synthetic materials, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the felting, shaping, and finishing processes. Additionally, various chemicals and dyes may be used to impart specific colors, textures, or water-resistant properties to the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6501 are the felt hat-forms, hat bodies, and hoods, which are then 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) and other downstream industries that specialize in the production of finished headwear products. These felt components can be used to create a wide range of hats, including fedoras, berets, and other styles, as well as various types of protective headgear.

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/v2022/65'>65: Headgear and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6501'>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/v2022/6502'>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/v2022/6504'>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/v2022/6505'>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/v2022/6506'>6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6507'>6507: Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/650100'>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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