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Fabric Elastic Headband from Germany

A stretchy headband made from woven textile fabric with elastic for comfort, designed to keep hair off the face during sports or daily wear. It falls under HTS 6217.10.85.00 as a made-up clothing accessory specifically listed as a headband, not knitted or crocheted. This non-garment accessory is used to secure or style hair.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the headband is made from non-knitted textile fabric to avoid reclassification under Chapter 61

• Provide detailed composition labels showing fiber content for U.S. customs compliance

• Avoid importing with garments to prevent classification as parts under 6217.90