Other

HTS code 6506.10.60 covers other safety headgear, like protective helmets not specifically detailed elsewhere. Use this code for importing such items, noting it generally receives free duty with standard trade partners or preferential treatment under free trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 65.

Detailed information for HTS Code 6506.10.60

Chapter 65 covers headgear and parts thereof, excluding worn headgear, asbestos items, and toys. Code 6506.10.60 specifically covers other safety headgear, beyond those detailed elsewhere within the chapter. This code has several statistical reporting options, including 6506.10.60.30 for motorcycle helmets, 6506.10.60.45 for athletic, recreational, and sporting headgear, and 6506.10.60.75 for all other safety headgear not specifically categorized—choose the suffix that best describes the *specific* type of safety headgear being reported.

Chapter	Chapter 65 - Headgear and parts thereof
Section	Section XII - Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seatsticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Pa

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 6506.10.60 and its subdivisions is Free, indicating no general tariff applies. Standard trade partners (NTR) may be subject to different rates, but those are not specified here. Eligible FTA or preference programs may qualify for special rates, though details are not specified. Reporting units for this code and its subdivisions (6506.10.60.30, 6506.10.60.45, and 6506.10.60.75) are reported in numbers, kilograms, dozens, or kilograms.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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Code subdivisions

6506.10.60.30

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Safety headgear: > Other > Motorcycle helmets

Parent subheading for dairy herd replacements

6506.10.60.45

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Safety headgear: > Other > Other: > Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear

6506.10.60.75

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Safety headgear: > Other > Other: > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 65 HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF XII 65-1 Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Worn headgear of heading 6309; (b) Asbestos headgear (heading 6812); or (c) Dolls' hats, other toy hats or carnival articles of chapter 95. 2. Heading 6502 does not cover hat shapes made by sewing, other than those obtained simply by sewing strips in spirals. Additional U.S. Note 1. This chapter does not include mufflers, shawls, scarves, mantillas, veils and the like (heading 6117 or 6214). Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XII 65-2

Section notes

SECTION XII FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS, SUN UMBRELLAS, WALKING-STICKS, SEAT-STICKS, WHIPS, RIDING-CROPS AND PARTS THEREOF; PREPARED FEATHERS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH; ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; ARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR XII-1 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XII-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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