Fabric Elastic Headband from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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