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Chapter 65: Headgear and parts

HS Chapter 65 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 806 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Headgear and parts (HS Chapter 65). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
Thailand20.9%
Brazil20.0%
South Africa17.1%
Mexico15.0%
China10.0%
India9.3%
UAE5.0%
United States5.0%
Germany2.4%
United Kingdom2.4%
France2.4%
Australia1.8%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 65. Rates vary significantly within a chapter. Always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescriptionINGBUSCNDEBR
65050021.9%10.0%2.0%7.5%10.0%2.0%20.0%
65061021.9%10.0%2.0%0.0%10.0%2.0%20.0%
65069121.9%10.0%2.0%0.0%10.0%2.0%20.0%
65069925.0%10.0%2.0%8.5%10.0%2.0%20.0%
65040030.0%10.0%-6.8%--20.0%
65010021.9%10.0%-10.3%--20.0%
65020021.9%10.0%-6.8%--20.0%
65070021.9%10.0%-0.0%--20.0%
650300HS 6503000.0%-----

FTA Preferential Rates: Headgear and parts

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 65 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
650400Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650400United Kingdom → South AfricaUK-SACU-EPA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650400Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650500Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650500Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650500United Kingdom → South AfricaUK-SACU-EPA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650500Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650500Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA30.0% → 0.0%Save 30.0%
650100Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA21.9% → 0.0%Save 21.9%
650100India → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA21.9% → 0.0%Save 21.9%

VAT / GST on Headgear and parts

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate. Reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
UAEVAT5%
AustraliaGST10%
BrazilIPI10%
ChinaVAT13%
United KingdomVAT20%
IndiaGST18%
MexicoVAT16%
ThailandVAT7%
South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.

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