HS code for bucket hat
The U.S. HS code for a bucket hat is usually 6505.00.20.60 (cotton), with a 7.5% general duty and an estimated total of 20% from China and 20% 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 45% in total. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | 6505.00.20.60 | 7.5% | 20% |
- 6505.00.20.60: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton / Other (359)
What decides the code
A bucket hat made of cotton fabric is classified under heading 6505 as other headgear made up from textile fabric, in subheading 6505.00.20.60.
- The hat is made up from cotton textile fabric, which places it in heading 6505 for hats and other headgear made up from textile fabric.
- The hat is not knitted or crocheted, so it falls in the not knitted group under 6505.00.20.60.
- The fiber content is cotton, which matches the cotton, flax or both group in 6505.00.20.60.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a cotton bucket hat in heading 6501 is wrong because that heading covers hat forms, hat bodies and hoods, not finished hats.
- Classifying it in heading 6504 is wrong because that heading covers hats made by plaiting or assembling strips, not hats sewn from cotton fabric.
- Classifying it in heading 6117 is wrong because that heading covers made up clothing accessories, not headgear of heading 6505.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 20% = 7.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 45%.
- Vietnam
- 20% = 7.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6505.00.20.60, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cotton
- 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 bucket hat?
The U.S. HTS code for a bucket hat is usually 6505.00.20.60 (cotton). The first six digits, 6505.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a bucket hat from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6505.00.20.60 is 7.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 20% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 20%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 6505.00.20.60Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton / Other (359)
- 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.