Headbands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (visors) and chin straps, for headgear
1 declarable lines
Heading 6507 covers parts and fittings for headgear, such as headbands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (visors), and chin straps. It has a single declarable line, 6507.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Replacement sweatband for a cap
- Hat lining fabric cut to shape
- Fabric cover for a hat foundation
- Buckram hat foundation
- Hat frame or wire frame for millinery
- Separate cap peak or visor blank
- Chin strap for a hat
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is a part or fitting for headgear, not a complete hat or cap.
- Check whether it matches a named item in heading 6507: headband, lining, cover, foundation, frame, peak (visor), or chin strap.
- Do not split by material; heading 6507 has one declarable line, 6507.00.00.00.
- For a visor, decide whether it is a separate peak for attachment or part of a complete cap.
- If the item is finished headgear, a hair net, or a safety helmet, classify it under the heading for that finished article.
Often confused with
- Heading 6505Finished hats and caps
Finished knitted, crocheted, or textile fabric headgear is classified there, not as a part.
- Heading 6505Hair nets
Hair nets are named in heading 6505, not in heading 6507.
- Heading 6501Felt hat bodies and forms
Unblocked felt hat forms and bodies are classified there.
- Heading 6506Safety helmets
Safety headgear is classified as other headgear there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for hat linings and chin straps?
Hat linings and chin straps for headgear are classified under 6507.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on cap sweatbands and visor blanks?
Cap sweatbands and separate visor blanks for headgear are classified under 6507.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a replacement visor for a baseball cap?
A separate peak (visor) for headgear is classified under 6507.00.00.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free; a complete baseball cap is classified by its material in another heading.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.