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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 CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
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.