U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
6505.00.6090
$171.6M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
12 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a hat from China.
N249236 January 16, 2014 CLA-2-65 OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.00.6090 Ms. Karen Paitsell Augusta Sportswear P.O. Box 14939 Augusta, GA 30919 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China. Dear Ms. Paitsell: In your letter dated January 8, 2014, on behalf of Holloway Sportswear, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample, identified as “Comeback Beanie,” style 223835, which is constructed of 100% acrylic knit fabric. The beanie-style hat is snug fitting and features a pom-pom at the top of the crown. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The applicable subheading for style 223835 will be 6505.00.6090 , Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric...Other: Of man-made fibers: knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Not in part of braid, Other: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 20 cents per kilogram plus 7 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Kimberly Praino at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division