Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton

HTS code 6505.00.20 covers certified hand-loomed and folklore products, as well as cotton headwear that isn't knitted or crocheted. Use this code for importing these specific types of hats and headgear, keeping in mind standard duties apply unless the goods qualify for free trade agreements with eligible countries.

Detailed information for HTS Code 6505.00.20

AI Summary

This tariff code falls within Chapter 65, which covers headgear and parts thereof, excluding worn headgear, asbestos items, and toys. Code 6505.00.20 specifically covers certified hand-loomed and folklore products, as well as headwear made of cotton, that are not knitted. This code has two subdivisions: 6505.00.20.30 for items specifically designed for babies, and 6505.00.20.60 for all other applicable items—use the appropriate suffix to indicate the intended end use or category of the product.

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

7.50%

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 6505.00.20 and its subdivisions (6505.00.20.30 and 6505.00.20.60) is 7.50% applied to standard trade partners. However, certain countries (AU, BH, CL, CO, E*, IL, JO, KR, MA, NP, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. Reporting units are in dozens (doz.) or kilograms (kg.). The special rate applies to eligible goods imported from the listed countries, while the general rate applies to all other imports not specified in the special rate list.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 37.50%

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Code subdivisions

6505.00.20.30

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: > Other: > Other: > Of cotton, flax or both: > Not knitted: > Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton > For babies (239)

6505.00.20.60

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: > Other: > Other: > Of cotton, flax or both: > Not knitted: > Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton > Other (359)

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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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