6501.00.90.00 - Other (459)

This HTS category, specifically 6501.00.90.00, encompasses hat forms, hat bodies, and hoods crafted from felt that have not yet been shaped or blocked. It also includes plateaux and manchons, which are essentially unshaped felt pieces intended for hat making, including slit manchons. These items are in their raw or semi-finished state, serving as the foundational material for the creation of various types of felt hats.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Of fur felt," is crucial. While this "Other" category includes felt hat forms and bodies, the sibling category specifically designates those made from fur felt. Therefore, this "Other" category would cover felt hat forms and bodies made from other materials, such as wool felt, unless specifically excluded by a more granular subheading. The key differentiator lies in the specific type of felt used for their manufacture.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification hinges on identifying felt hat forms, bodies, hoods, plateaux, or manchons that are neither blocked to shape nor have made brims, and are not exclusively made of fur felt. This detailed classification ensures that the correct duty rates and trade regulations are applied based on the specific nature and composition of these essential hat-making components.