6502.00.20.00 - Sewed

This HTS subheading, 6502.00.20.00, specifically classifies hat shapes that are constructed through the process of sewing. These are essentially unfinished hats, still in a raw or partially formed state, before being blocked into their final shape, before having brims made, and before any lining or trimming is applied. The defining characteristic of this category is the method of assembly: the component parts of the hat shape must be joined together by stitching.

In contrast to its sibling category, "Not sewed," this subheading targets hat shapes where sewing is the primary method of construction. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification. For example, hat shapes assembled by knitting, crocheting, felting, or molding would fall under the "Not sewed" category, even if they share similar materials and are also unfinished.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on clearly identifying goods that meet the criteria of being sewed hat shapes. Examples would include pre-sewed panels of straw intended to form the crown of a hat, or strips of vegetable fiber material stitched together to create a basic hat body, provided these items are not yet blocked, brimmed, lined, or trimmed.