6505.00.50 - Wholly or in part of braid

This HTS category, 6505.00.50, specifically classifies hats and other headgear that are wholly or in part constructed from braid. The braid can be made from any material, and the headgear itself can be knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt, or other textile fabric. This includes items that are lined or trimmed. The key distinguishing factor for this classification is the presence of braid as a significant component of the headgear's construction.

The primary distinction for this category lies in its direct contrast with its sibling, 6505.00.60, which covers headgear *not* made in part of braid. Therefore, if an item is constructed with braid, even if other textile materials are also present, it will fall under 6505.00.50, provided it meets the other criteria for Chapter 65.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the intended user. Subcategory 6505.00.50.30 specifically addresses headgear designed for babies. The remaining items, not specifically for babies, fall under the "Other" subcategory, indicating a broad classification for adult or general-use headgear made in part from braid.