HTS 6505.00.15
45.4%on customs value
China
- General rate6505.00.15
- 7.9%
- Section 301 China tariff (List 3)9903.88.03
- +25%
- Section 301 forced-labor tariff9903.05.31
- +12.5%
- Total duty
- 45.4%
HTS 6505.00.15 US import duty: cotton knit hats & beanies
HTS 6505.00.15 is the US import code for cotton knit hats & beanies. As of 2026-10-23 (USITC HTS 2026 Revision 21) the general rate is 7.9%, the total from China is 45.4% and from Bangladesh 17.9%.
| Country of origin | Additional duties | Total duty |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | +10% (9903.05.26) | 17.9% |
| India | +10% (9903.05.44) | 17.9% |
| Cambodia | +10% (9903.05.28) | 17.9% |
| Pakistan | +10% (9903.05.62) | 17.9% |
| Indonesia | +10% (9903.05.45) | 17.9% |
| Sri Lanka | +10% (9903.05.72) | 17.9% |
| Vietnam | +12.5% (9903.05.84) | 20.4% |
| Thailand | +12.5% (9903.05.77) | 20.4% |
| Türkiye | +12.5% (9903.05.79) | 20.4% |
| Philippines | +12.5% (9903.05.64) | 20.4% |
| China | +25% (9903.88.03) +12.5% (9903.05.31) | 45.4% |
This is an estimate, not a customs ruling. The right code depends on fiber content, knit or woven construction, gender and use; 23%+ wool, water-resistant fabrics, hand-loomed goods and other special cases can use other codes. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you import.
Worked example: one shipment
Say you ship 500 cotton knit hats & beanies from China by ocean, declared at $2.00 each (FOB). The value is $1,000.00; duty at 45.4% is $454.00; at $2,500 or less it is an informal entry, so the Merchandise Processing Fee is $2.77; the Harbor Maintenance Fee is $1.25. Duty and fees come to $458.02, or $0.92 per unit. The same shipment from Bangladesh comes to $183.02, $0.37 per unit, saving $0.55 per unit.
| Item | China | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Customs value | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Duty | $454.00 | $179.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $2.77 | $2.77 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| Shipment total | $458.02 | $183.02 |
| Per unit | $0.92 | $0.37 |
Official description
Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed > Other > Other > Of cotton, flax or both > Knitted
Products using this code
These StoreCalc products are classified under 6505.00.15; open one to compare fibers and origins:
- Knit hats & beanies: Cotton
Questions
What is the US duty on HTS 6505.00.15 from China?
General rate 7.9%, Section 301 China tariff (List 3) 9903.88.03 +25%, Section 301 forced-labor tariff 9903.05.31 +12.5%: 45.4% in total.
How does HTS 6505.00.15 relate to the HS code?
The first six digits, 6505.00, are the international HS code; the last two, 15, are the US subdivision. A Chinese exporter declares China's own 10-digit code with the same first six digits; US duty follows the HTS.