HS code for bike helmet
The U.S. HS code for a bike helmet is usually 6506.10.30.45 (adult), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 6506.10.30.45 | Free | 12.5% |
- 6506.10.30.45: Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear
What decides the code
A bike helmet is safety headgear of reinforced or laminated plastics, classified under heading 6506 in subheading 6506.10.30.45 for athletic, recreational and sporting headgear.
- The shell is molded of reinforced or laminated plastics, which places the helmet in the plastics safety headgear subheading of heading 6506.
- The helmet is designed for athletic, recreational or sporting use, which is the use named in 6506.10.30.45.
- Safety headgear of other materials, such as textile or leather, would fall under a different subheading of heading 6506.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a bike helmet under 6506.10.60 as other safety headgear is wrong because the plastics shell meets the reinforced or laminated plastics description.
- Putting a bike helmet in Chapter 95 as sports equipment is wrong because headgear is classified in heading 6506, not with sporting goods.
- Classifying a bike helmet under 6506.91 or 6506.99 as other headgear is wrong because it is safety headgear for athletic use, not general headwear.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6506.10.30.45, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Adult
- CN 6506 10 10, 2.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
6506.10.30.45 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If a bike helmet is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 6506.10.30.45
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a bike helmet?
The U.S. HTS code for a bike helmet is usually 6506.10.30.45 (adult). The first six digits, 6506.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a bike helmet from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6506.10.30.45 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does a bike helmet need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 6506.10.30.45 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.