Vulcanized Rubber Swim Cap from Germany
A form-fitting swim cap made of stretchy vulcanized rubber to reduce water drag and protect hair. Though Chapter 65 excludes bathing caps generally, pure vulcanized rubber versions classify under HTS 4015.90.00 as apparel accessories. It is treated as rubber apparel due to material primacy.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no textile lining; pure rubber keeps it in Chapter 40
• Market as 'apparel accessory' not headgear to align with notes