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

HS v2022 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 that are not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 65 of the Harmonized System. This industry plays a crucial role in the global fashion and apparel supply chain, providing essential accessories that complement a wide variety of clothing and outfits. The production and trade of these items are significant contributors to the broader economy, with applications ranging from personal use to commercial and industrial applications.

Production process

The production of headgear covered under HS code 6506 typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Common methods include cutting, shaping, and assembling various materials such as fabrics, leathers, and synthetic materials. Many products may also undergo additional finishing processes, such as trimming, lining, or the application of decorative elements, to enhance their aesthetic appeal and functionality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6506 headgear 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, 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 4114), and various synthetic materials. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the efficient and high-quality production of these headgear items.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 6506 industry are a diverse range of headgear products, including hats, caps, berets, and other types of headwear. These items 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) and 6504 Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed, as well as by a wide range of industries and individuals for personal, commercial, and industrial purposes.

Family tree for headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, 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/v2022/6506'>6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, 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/v2022/6505'>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/v2022/6507'>6507: Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/650610'>650610: Headgear; safety, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/650691'>650691: Headgear; (other than safety headgear), of rubber or plastics, whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/650699'>650699: Headgear; (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed</a>"]


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