HS code for baseball caps & hats
HS code
6505.00
US tariff lines
13
US general duty
Varies by line
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28
Knitted or textile hats and caps, such as baseball caps and beanies, fall under 6505.00. Duty depends on the fibre.
US tariff lines under 6505.00
| US HTS code | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 6505.00.01 | Hair-nets | 9.4% |
| 6505.00.04 | Other › Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed › Of fur felt2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| Free |
| 6505.00.08 | Other › Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 6501, whether or not lined or trimmed › Other | 13.5¢/kg + 6.3% + 1.9¢/article |
| 6505.00.15 | Other › Other › Of cotton, flax or both › Knitted4 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 7.9% |
| 6505.00.20 | Other › Other › Of cotton, flax or both › Not knitted › Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headwear of cotton2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 7.5% |
| 6505.00.25 | Other › Other › Of cotton, flax or both › Not knitted › Other2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 7.5% |
| 6505.00.30 | Other › Other › Of wool › Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 25.4¢/kg + 7.7% |
| 6505.00.40 | Other › Other › Of wool › Other3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 31¢/kg + 7.9% |
| 6505.00.50 | Other › Other › Of man-made fibers › Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric › Wholly or in part of braid3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 6.8% |
| 6505.00.60 | Other › Other › Of man-made fibers › Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric › Not in part of braid4 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 20¢/kg + 7% |
| 6505.00.70 | Other › Other › Of man-made fibers › Other › Wholly or in part of braid3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 6.8% |
| 6505.00.80 | Other › Other › Of man-made fibers › Other › Not in part of braid4 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 18.7¢/kg + 6.8% |
| 6505.00.90 | Other › Other › Other5 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
| 20.7¢/kg + 7.5% |
Import duty on baseball caps & hats by country
Import into the US
Varies by line
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Import into the UK
2% – 4%
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Import into the EU
2.7% – 5.7%
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Extra duties may apply
The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the HS code for baseball caps & hats?
The international HS code for baseball caps & hats is 6505.00. Knitted or textile hats and caps, such as baseball caps and beanies, fall under 6505.00. Duty depends on the fibre.
Q2What is the US import duty on baseball caps & hats?
It depends on the exact line: 13 US tariff lines sit under 6505.00, with general rates of Varies by line. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for baseball caps & hats?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 6505.00 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (6505.00) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.
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