Customs tariff code 6506: Andere Hüte und Kopfbedeckungen, auch ausgestattet
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 6506 covers Andere Hüte und Kopfbedeckungen, auch ausgestattet. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
6506 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 65. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 6506
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 65HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF
- 6506Andere Hüte und Kopfbedeckungen, auch ausgestattet
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP - General arrangements | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 6506 99 10: Die Erläuterungen zu Unterposition 6505 00 10 gelten sinngemäß. Zu Unterposition 6506 99 90: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Unterpositionen 6505 00 30 bis 6505 00 90.
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören alle Hüte und Kopfbedeckungen, die weder in den vorhergehenden Positionen dieses Kapitels noch in den Kapiteln 63, 68 oder 95 erfasst sind. Insbesondere gehören zu ihr Schutzhelme (z. B. solche für Sportzwecke, Soldaten, Feuerwehrleute, Motorradfahrer, Bergleute oder Bauarbeiter), auch mit Schutzpolstern oder in gewissen Fällen mit Mikrofonen oder Kopfhörern ausgestattet. Zu dieser Position gehören auch: 1) Kopfbedeckungen aus Kautschuk oder Kunststoff: Bademützen, Kapuzen usw. 2) Kopfbedeckungen aus Leder oder rekonstituiertem Leder. 3) Kopfbedeckungen aus Pelzfellen oder künstlichem Pelzwerk. 4) Kopfbedeckungen aus Federn oder aus künstlichen Blumen. 5) Kopfbedeckungen aus Metall.
1. Zu Kapitel 65 gehören nicht: a) gebrauchte Kopfbedeckungen der Position 6309 (RV E6501A00); b) Kopfbedeckungen aus Asbest (Position 6812) (RV E6501B00); c) Puppenhüte und andere Kopfbedeckungen, die den Charakter von Spielzeug haben, und Karnevalsartikel (Kapitel 95) (RV E6501C00). 2. Zu Position 6502 gehören auch Hutstumpen und Hutrohlinge, die aus Streifen spiralförmig zusammengenäht sind. Andere durch Nähen hergestellte Hutstumpen und Hutrohlinge gehören nicht zu Position 6502 (RV E6502000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 6506 cover?
Code 6506 covers Andere Hüte und Kopfbedeckungen, auch ausgestattet. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 6506?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 6506. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 6506?
The first six digits form the HS code: 6506. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 6506 have?
6506 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 6506 sit in the tariff?
6506 sits in this hierarchy: 65 HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 6506?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 6506. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 6506 change?
6506 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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