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This code covers hats and other headgear made by plaiting or assembling strips of material. Use this code for these items, keeping in mind a general duty of 6.8% applies, though preferential rates may be available for goods originating in certain countries as detailed in the duty information, and it falls within the broader classification of headgear and parts thereof.

Detailed information for HTS Code 6504.00.90

AI Summary

Chapter 65 covers headgear and parts thereof, excluding items like worn headgear of 6309, asbestos headgear, or toys of chapter 95. Code 6504.00.90 specifically covers hats and other headgear made by plaiting or assembling strips of any material—this includes items whether lined or trimmed, categorized as 'Other'. Further breakdown exists based on construction (sewed or not sewed) and material (man-made fibers versus other), indicated by statistical suffixes like .15, .45, .60, and .75; choose the suffix that best describes the hat's construction and primary material.

Chapter	Chapter 65 - Headgear and parts thereof
Section	Section XII - Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seatsticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Pa

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General Duty

6.80%

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL, JO,KR,MA,NP,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 6504.00.90 and all its subdivisions (6504.00.90.15, 6504.00.90.45, 6504.00.90.60, and 6504.00.90.75) is 6.80% applying to goods from countries without a preferential trade agreement. However, a duty-free rate applies to imports originating from Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, E*, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Singapore, and other eligible FTA or preference program countries. Reporting units for this code and its subdivisions are in dozens or kilograms. There is not specified information regarding any other rates or conditions.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 90%

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Code subdivisions

6504.00.90.15

Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other > Sewed: > Of man-made fibers (659)

6504.00.90.45

Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other > Sewed: > Other

6504.00.90.60

Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other > Not sewed: > Of man-made fibers (659)

6504.00.90.75

Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other > Not sewed: > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 65 HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF XII 65-1 Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Worn headgear of heading 6309; (b) Asbestos headgear (heading 6812); or (c) Dolls' hats, other toy hats or carnival articles of chapter 95. 2. Heading 6502 does not cover hat shapes made by sewing, other than those obtained simply by sewing strips in spirals. Additional U.S. Note 1. This chapter does not include mufflers, shawls, scarves, mantillas, veils and the like (heading 6117 or 6214). Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XII 65-2

Section notes

SECTION XII FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF; PREPARED FEATHERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR XII-1 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XII-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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