Understanding HTS Chapter 65
HTS Chapter 65 covers Headgear and parts thereof. Within this area of footwear, headgear and personal accessories, the product name alone is rarely enough to select a heading. Classification is shaped by the type of article, constituent materials, construction, intended user and whether parts or decorative components are imported separately. Start with a precise commercial description and supporting technical details, then compare the heading wording and relevant section and chapter notes. Also review neighboring chapters when the product has been further processed, combined with other materials or made into a more specific finished article.
Classification factors to review
Article identity
Distinguish footwear, headgear, umbrellas, prepared feathers and the specific accessories or parts named in each chapter.
Materials and construction
Record outer-surface materials, soles, frames, components and how the product is assembled.
User and intended function
Protective, sports, ceremonial and everyday articles may be separated by design and use.
