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 650500 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 both domestic and international markets.

The production of items under HS code 650500 typically involves knitting, crocheting, or assembling textile fabrics, such as lace, felt, or other materials, into the desired headgear shapes. The manufacturing process may include cutting, sewing, trimming, and finishing techniques to create the final products. Some items, like hair-nets, may be produced through more specialized processes, such as netting or weaving.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 650500 items include a variety of textile raw materials, such as yarn, fabrics, and trimmings. Depending on the specific product, other inputs may include machinery for knitting, crocheting, or sewing, as well as tools and equipment for cutting, finishing, and packaging the final items. The availability and quality of these inputs play a crucial role in the industry's ability to meet market demands.

The primary outputs of HS code 650500 are hats, caps, hair-nets, and other headgear products. These items are often consumed by the 610100 (Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted), 610200 (Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted), and 650300 Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed industries, as well as by individual consumers seeking fashionable and functional headwear.