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Chapter 65 - Headgear

20 tariff codes found in this chapter

HS CodeDescriptionMFN Rate
6501.00.00.00Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt.Free
6502.00.00.00Hat-shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, nor lined, nor trimmed.Free
6504.00.10.00Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Plaited, in a single piece, or of fur-felt or wool-felt, for use in the manufacture of hatsFree
6504.00.90.00Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Other12.5%
6505.00.10.00Hats 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. - Hair-nets15.5%
6505.00.20.00Hats 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. - Knitted, crocheted or woven, for use in the manufacture of hatsFree
6505.00.31.00Hats 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. - Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 65.01, whether or not lined or trimmed: - Of fur-felt or wool-felt, for use in the manufacture of hatsFree
6505.00.39.00Hats 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. - Felt hats and other felt headgear, made from the hat bodies, hoods or plateaux of heading 65.01, whether or not lined or trimmed: - Other12.5%
6505.00.40.00Hats 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 hats, hoods, caps, bonnets or berets12.5%
6505.00.90.00Hats 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. - Other15.5%
6506.10.10Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Safety headgear - Football helmets; For firefighters; For mountaineering and climbing; Industrial safety helmets; Lead-impregnated or lead-lined, for X-ray operators; Other protective headgear, athleticFree
6506.10.10.30Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Safety headgear - Football helmets; For firefighters; For mountaineering and climbing; Industrial safety helmets; Lead-impregnated or lead-lined, for X-ray operators; Other protective headgear, athletic - Welders'Free
6506.10.10.40Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Safety headgear - Football helmets; For firefighters; For mountaineering and climbing; Industrial safety helmets; Lead-impregnated or lead-lined, for X-ray operators; Other protective headgear, athletic - Protective headgear, athleticFree
6506.10.10.90Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Safety headgear - Football helmets; For firefighters; For mountaineering and climbing; Industrial safety helmets; Lead-impregnated or lead-lined, for X-ray operators; Other protective headgear, athletic - OtherFree
6506.10.90.00Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Safety headgear - Other8.5%
6506.91.00.00Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Other: - Of rubber or of plastics9%
6506.99.10.00Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Other: - Of other materials - Of paper, leather or feathers5%
6506.99.20.00Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Other: - Of other materials - Of furskin8%
6506.99.90.00Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Other: - Of other materials - Other12.5%
6507.00.00.00Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear.Free

About HS Chapter 65

Chapter 65 of the Canadian customs tariff covers headgear. TariffCalc lists 20 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 15.5% (average 5.6%).

10 of 20 items (50%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.

Example calculation

Value for duty (CAD)$10,000
MFN duty (5.6%)$558
GST 5%$528
Total landed (before freight)$11,086

Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HS Chapter 65 in the Canadian customs tariff?

Chapter 65 covers headgear. It contains 20 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 15.5%.

What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 65 imports?

The average MFN rate across Chapter 65 is 5.6%. 10 of 20 items are duty-free under MFN, with the remainder subject to duty. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.

Do free trade agreements apply?

Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.

How do I calculate import duties?

For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (5.6%), duties would be approximately $558, plus 5% GST ($528), for a total of $11,086 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.

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