HS code for motorcycle helmet
The U.S. HS code for a motorcycle helmet is usually 6506.10.30.30 (full face), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full face | 6506.10.30.30 | Free | 12.5% |
- 6506.10.30.30: Of reinforced or laminated plastics / Motorcycle helmets
What decides the code
A motorcycle helmet is safety headgear of reinforced or laminated plastics, classified under heading 6506 in subheading 6506.10.30.30.
- The shell is molded from reinforced or laminated plastics, which places the helmet in the plastics subheading of heading 6506 rather than other materials.
- It is safety headgear for motorcycle riders, so it falls under the safety headgear part of heading 6506.
- A full face design with a chin bar and visor stays in 6506.10.30.30 because the shell material and safety use control the code, not the shape.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 6506.10.60 as other safety headgear is wrong because that line covers helmets not made of reinforced or laminated plastics.
- Putting the helmet in Chapter 87 with motorcycle parts is wrong because headgear is classified in heading 6506, not with vehicle parts.
- Treating it as ordinary headgear of 6506.99 is wrong because safety headgear has its own subheading in 6506.10.
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 6506.10.30.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Full face
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a motorcycle helmet?
The U.S. HTS code for a motorcycle helmet is usually 6506.10.30.30 (full face). The first six digits, 6506.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a motorcycle helmet from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6506.10.30.30 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.
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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.