HS code for hard hat
The U.S. HS code for a hard hat is usually 6506.10.60.75 (plastic), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic | 6506.10.60.75 | Free | 12.5% |
- 6506.10.60.75: Safety headgear / Other
What decides the code
A hard hat is safety headgear of plastics, classified under heading 6506 in subheading 6506.10.60.75.
- The shell is molded plastic, which places the hard hat in heading 6506 as other headgear.
- It is safety headgear, so it falls in the 6506.10 safety headgear subheading rather than other headgear.
- The hard hat is not lined or trimmed with other materials, so it stays in the residual 6506.10.60.75 line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a hard hat in 6505 is wrong because that heading covers hats and caps that are knitted or made up from textile fabric, not molded plastic safety helmets.
- Classifying a hard hat in 3926 as another article of plastics is wrong because heading 6506 specifically covers safety headgear.
- Classifying a hard hat in 6507 is wrong because that heading covers headbands, linings, covers and frames, not a complete molded shell.
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 6506.10.60.75, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Plastic
- 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
6506.10.60.75 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If a hard hat 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 6506.10.60.75
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 hard hat?
The U.S. HTS code for a hard hat is usually 6506.10.60.75 (plastic). The first six digits, 6506.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a hard hat from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6506.10.60.75 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 hard hat need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 6506.10.60.75 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.