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Heading 6506

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed

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Heading 6506 covers other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed, and is divided into safety headgear and other headgear. Safety headgear splits by material (reinforced or laminated plastics versus other) and by use, including motorcycle helmets and athletic, recreational and sporting headgear. Other headgear splits by material, with separate lines for rubber or plastics, furskin, and other materials.

Products in this heading

  • Motorcycle helmets of reinforced or laminated plastics
  • Motorcycle helmets of other materials
  • Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear of reinforced or laminated plastics
  • Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear of other materials
  • Bathing caps of rubber or plastics
  • Visors and headgear with no crown covering, of rubber or plastics
  • Furskin headgear

How to choose the right subheading

  • Decide if the item is safety headgear: motorcycle helmets and athletic, recreational or sporting protective headgear go in 6506.10.
  • For safety headgear, check whether it is of reinforced or laminated plastics or of other materials.
  • For other headgear, check the material: rubber or plastics go in 6506.91, while furskin and other materials go in 6506.99.
  • For rubber or plastic other headgear, identify bathing caps, visors or headgear with no crown covering, and all other items.
  • Do not use 6506 for textile hats of heading 6505 or for hat parts of heading 6507.

Often confused with

  • Knitted or crocheted beanies and caps of textile fabric

    Textile hats and headgear are classified in heading 6505, not 6506.

  • Wigs and false beards

    Wigs and similar articles of hair are classified in heading 6704.

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  • Hat linings, hat foundations and chinstraps

    Headbands, linings, covers, foundations, frames, peaks and chinstraps are classified in heading 6507.

  • Protective eyewear and goggles

    Spectacles, goggles and similar eyewear are classified in heading 9004, not as headgear.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for motorcycle helmets?

Motorcycle helmets of reinforced or laminated plastics are 6506.10.30.30 with a general (MFN) rate of Free; motorcycle helmets of other materials are 6506.10.60.30 with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on bathing caps?

Bathing caps of rubber or plastics are classified under 6506.91.00.30 and have a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify athletic or sporting headgear?

Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear of reinforced or laminated plastics is 6506.10.30.45 with a general (MFN) rate of Free; if made of other materials, it is 6506.10.60.45 with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.

All lines in heading 6506

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