6505.00.60 - Not in part of braid

This HTS category, 6505.00.60, encompasses headgear and other articles of apparel that are knitted or crocheted, or constructed from knitted or crocheted fabric, and are not made in part of braid. This includes a wide array of items such as caps, hats, beanies, and other head coverings designed for wearing, where the primary construction method involves knitting or crocheting, or assembly of pre-knitted or crocheted textile material. It also covers hair-nets manufactured from any material, provided they are not constructed from braid.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6505.00.50, is crucial. While both fall under knitted or crocheted headgear of man-made fibers, 6505.00.50 specifically includes items that are wholly or in part made from braided material. Therefore, if the headgear exhibits any component that is a braid, it would be classified under the sibling category, not this one. This category is reserved for headgear where braiding is absent from its construction.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made through subcategories. One prominent subdivision, 6505.00.60.30, identifies headgear specifically designed and sized for babies. The existence of an "Other" subcategory indicates that a residual grouping exists for headgear meeting the primary criteria of this code but not falling into the more specific "for babies" designation. This structure allows for granular classification based on intended user and further specifics of construction or design.