HS code for shower cap
The U.S. HS code for a shower cap is usually 6506.91.00.60 (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 | 6506.91.00.60 | Free | 12.5% |
- 6506.91.00.60: Of rubber or plastics / Other
What decides the code
A plastic shower cap is other headgear of rubber or plastics under heading 6506, classified in 6506.91.00.60.
- Material decides the subheading. A cap made of plastic sheeting falls in 6506.91, the provision for headgear of rubber or plastics.
- The cap is headgear that covers the head, so it belongs in heading 6506 rather than in a textile apparel heading.
- A cap made of textile fabric would leave 6506.91 and be classified by fiber content and construction in the textile headgear provisions.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the cap in 6505 as a textile head covering is wrong because the cap is plastic, not fabric.
- Putting the cap in 3926 as an article of plastics is wrong because heading 6506 covers plastic headgear specifically.
- Treating the cap as a toilet or bath article under a textile heading is wrong because heading 6506 covers headgear by name.
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 6506.91.00.60, 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 91 00, 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 shower cap?
The U.S. HTS code for a shower cap is usually 6506.91.00.60 (plastic). The first six digits, 6506.91, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a shower cap from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6506.91.00.60 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.