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 v2022 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 fashion and apparel supply chain, providing essential accessories that complement and complete various clothing ensembles. As a labor-intensive sector, it offers employment opportunities in both developed and developing economies.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 6505 typically involves knitting, crocheting, or assembling textile fabrics, lace, or felt into the desired headgear shapes. These techniques may be carried out manually or through the use of specialized machinery, depending on the scale and complexity of the operation. The finished products are often further processed with lining, trimming, or other embellishments to enhance their style and functionality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the HS code 6505 industry include a range of textile raw materials, such as yarn, fabric, lace, and felt. Depending on the specific product, other materials like linings, trimmings, and fasteners may also be necessary. Additionally, the industry relies on various production equipment, including knitting machines, sewing machines, and finishing tools, as well as skilled labor to operate these systems.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/65'>65: Headgear and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> 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/v2022/650500'>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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