HS code for beanie
The U.S. HS code for a beanie is usually 6505.00.60.90 (knitted), with a general duty of 20¢/kg + 7% and an estimated total of 19.5% from China and 19.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 44.5% in total. The general rate also has a per unit part that is not in the percentages. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted | 6505.00.60.90 | 20¢/kg + 7% | 19.5% |
- 6505.00.60.90: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric / Not in part of braid / Other (659)
What decides the code
A knitted beanie is classified as knitted headgear under heading 6505, specifically subheading 6505.00.60.90 for headgear of man-made fibers.
- Knitted construction places the beanie in heading 6505, which covers hats and headgear knitted or crocheted from textile fabric.
- Man-made fiber content leads to the man-made fibers break under 6505.00.60.
- The beanie is not made in part of braid, so it falls in the not in part of braid grouping.
- The item is a finished hat, not a hair net or a fabric piece, so the other provisions of heading 6505 apply.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a knitted beanie under 6505.00.20 or other fur felt hat lines is wrong because the beanie is knitted textile, not felt.
- Using heading 6117 for knitted clothing accessories is wrong because hats have their own heading, 6505.
- Putting a knitted beanie in 6504 is wrong because 6504 covers hats made by plaiting or assembling strips, not knitted fabric.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 19.5% = 20¢/kg + 7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 44.5%.
- Vietnam
- 19.5% = 20¢/kg + 7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6505.00.60.90, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Knitted
- CN 6505 00 90, 2.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a beanie?
The U.S. HTS code for a beanie is usually 6505.00.60.90 (knitted). The first six digits, 6505.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a beanie from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6505.00.60.90 is 20¢/kg + 7%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 19.5% of customs value plus the specific duty. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 19.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 6505.00.60.90Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric / Not in part of braid / Other (659)
- Heading 6505Hats 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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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.