Of rubber or plastics

HTS code 6506.91.00 covers other headgear made of rubber or plastics, like bathing caps and visors. Use this code for importing these items, which generally enter the U.S. duty-free with standard trade partner status or under eligible free trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 65.

Detailed information for HTS Code 6506.91.00

Chapter 65 covers headgear and parts thereof, excluding worn headgear of certain materials, asbestos headgear, and toys. Code 6506.91.00 specifically covers other headgear made of rubber or plastics, excluding those covered in other parts of this chapter. This code has further breakdowns including 6506.91.00.30 for bathing caps, 6506.91.00.45 for visors or headgear not covering the crown, and 6506.91.00.60 for all other rubber or plastic headgear—select the suffix that most accurately describes the specific type of 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 6506.91.00 and its subdivisions (6506.91.00.30, 6506.91.00.45, and 6506.91.00.60) is Free, applying to imports from standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but eligibility for preferential treatment exists under certain FTA or preference programs. Reporting units are in dozens (doz.) or kilograms (kg). This means goods falling under these codes can enter the US duty-free from NTR countries, while importers may be able to utilize free trade agreements or other programs for further duty reduction if applicable.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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Code subdivisions

6506.91.00.30

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other: > Of rubber or plastics > Bathing caps

6506.91.00.45

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other: > Of rubber or plastics > Visors, or other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head

6506.91.00.60

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: > Other: > Of rubber or plastics > 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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