HS code for hat in China: 6505009900
Chinese Tariffs
| Real-time China Tariff Data 2026

HS code for hat in China

The HS code for hat in China is 6505009900 — Hats and other headgear, knitted and those made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric(in pieces but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed.

MFN duty 8% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 针织帽类及用其他纺织物（条带除外）制成帽类

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
6505009900 Hats and other headgear, knitted and those made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric(in pieces but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed 针织帽类及用其他纺织物（条带除外）制成帽类 8% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers hat. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
6505002000 Hats and other headgear, crocheted 8% 13% Open
6507000090 Other headgear accessories, head-bands, linings, covers,hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps 10% 13% Open
6505009100 Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading No.65.01, whether or not lined or trimmed 8% 13% Open
6506991090 Other headgear of leather of other animals 8% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “hat”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
6505009900 Hats and other headgear, knitted and those made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric(in pieces but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed 1,619 8% 13% Open
6506999000 Headgear of other materials ,not specified, whether or not lined or trimmed 477 10% 13% Open
6504000000 Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed 199 8% 13% Open
9505900000 Other festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes 235 0% 13% Open
6505002000 Hats and other headgear, crocheted 115 8% 13% Open
Why 6505009900 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 6505 — Knitted or crocheted hats, hats made of lace, felt or other textile fabrics (excluding strips) in bundles, whether lined or decorated; Any hair net made of any material, whether lined or decorated , chapter 65 — Hats and Their Parts .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “针织帽类及用其他纺织物（条带除外）制成帽类”, which contains the term used for hat in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 1,619 import records whose product descriptions match hat are declared under this heading family, i.e. 39% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for hat in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for hat is 6505009900 — Hats and other headgear, knitted and those made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric(in pieces but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 8% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to hat?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover hat: 6505002000 (Hats and other headgear, crocheted); 6507000090 (Other headgear accessories, head-bands, linings, covers,hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps); 6505009100 (Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading No.65.01, whether or not lined or trimmed). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of hat use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 6507000090 (其他帽类附件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for hat also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for hat?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "hat", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 6505009900 — Hats and other headgear, knitted and those made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric(in pieces but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed, used in 1,619 records in our sample.

How is hat classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: hat falls under heading 6505 and statistical line 6505009900. Chinese customs wording for this line is “针织帽类及用其他纺织物（条带除外）制成帽类” (English: Hats and other headgear, knitted and those made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric(in pieces but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Browse the tariff around this code

Product name: hat (帽子). This page is generated from the Chinese customs tariff schedule and from a corpus of real import declarations, and is provided for reference only. Search related product names.