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6506.10.30.45 - Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitydoz., kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty$1.10/kg + 40%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 6506.10.30.45, specifically covers athletic, recreational, and sporting headgear that falls under the broader classification of safety headgear made of reinforced or laminated plastics. This includes items designed to protect the head during activities like cycling, skiing, skateboarding, motorcycling, baseball, and other sports where impact or injury risk necessitates protective headwear. The key determining factor for classification here is the combination of its intended use in sports or recreation and its construction from reinforced or laminated plastics, offering a higher degree of impact resistance.

Within the "Other" subcategory of safety headgear made of reinforced or laminated plastics, this specific code distinguishes itself from its sibling, 6506.10.30.75. While both fall under the umbrella of "Other" safety headgear, this particular code is reserved for headgear that is *specifically* designed and marketed for athletic, recreational, or sporting purposes. The sibling category would encompass other types of safety headgear made from reinforced or laminated plastics that do not fit the athletic/recreational/sporting purpose.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code is definitive based on meeting all the preceding criteria: being safety headgear, constructed from reinforced or laminated plastics, and being intended for athletic, recreational, or sporting use. For example, a plastic cycling helmet with internal shock-absorbing liners and external ventilation falls under this classification. Similarly, a molded plastic baseball batting helmet would also be classified here.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 6506.10.30.45?
HTS code 6506.10.30.45 covers Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 65: Headgear and parts thereof.
›What products are classified under 6506.10.30.45?
This classification covers Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 6506.10.30.45?
The general rate of duty for HTS 6506.10.30.45 is Free. The Column 2 rate is $1.10/kg + 40%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 6506.10.30.45?
Imports under HTS 6506.10.30.45 are measured in doz.","kg.

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