6502.00.90.30 - Of man-made fibers (659)

This HTS classification, 6502.00.90.30, covers unfinished hat shapes made from man-made fibers. These are materials that have been plaited or assembled from strips but have not yet undergone processes like blocking to a specific shape, the addition of made brims, lining, or trimming. Essentially, these are the foundational structures for hats, constructed from synthetic materials, before any final shaping or embellishment.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6502.00.90.60, hinges on the primary material of construction. While both fall under "Other" hat shapes that are neither blocked nor trimmed, 6502.00.90.30 specifically designates those formed from man-made fibers. The sibling category, conversely, would encompass similar unfinished hat shapes made from other materials, such as natural fibers or other synthetic blends not explicitly defined elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is determined by the presence of the defining characteristics: being a hat shape, plaited or assembled from strips, not blocked or trimmed, and crucially, being composed of man-made fibers. Examples include pre-formed woven or braided bands of polyester, nylon, or acrylic intended for conversion into various types of headwear.