6505.00.80 - Not in part of braid

This category, HTS 6505.00.80, encompasses knitted or crocheted headgear, or headgear made up from textile fabrics, lace, or felt, that are *not* constructed from braid. This includes a wide array of hats, caps, and other head coverings that do not incorporate braided materials as a primary construction element. The "Other" designation at this level signifies that these items are distinct from specific enumerated subcategories and are not part of braid.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 6505.00.70, which specifically covers headgear "Wholly or in part of braid." Therefore, if an item's construction involves any significant use of braided material for its structure or appearance, it would fall under 6505.00.70, not this category. This classification hinges on the absence of braided components in the finished headgear.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made through subcategories to refine the classification based on specific product characteristics. For instance, "Nonwoven disposable headgear without peaks or visors" (6505.00.80.15) represents a specific type of non-braided headwear with distinct construction and functional attributes. The subsequent "Other" subcategory serves as a residual category for all other headgear fitting the general description of HTS 6505.00.80 but not falling into more specific subdivisions.