Spandex Blend Knitted Headband

An elastic headband knitted from spandex and polyester blend for sports or hair styling. Under HTS 6505.00.60.90 as knitted headgear of man-made fibers, treated as wide-band hat style. Stretchy fabric holds hair back without clips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7%+35.0%42%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7%+10.0%17%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada7%+10.0%17%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany7%+10.0%17%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6217.90.90Lower: 32.1% vs 42%

If considered 'other made-up clothing accessories' rather than headgear

Narrow bands may fall to Chapter 62 accessories if not qualifying as hats.

6506.99.60.00Higher: 43.5% vs 42%

If designed for industrial safety with reinforcing

Other headgear for safety use moves to 6506 even if textile-based.

5903.90Lower: 12.7% vs 42%

If textile fabric coated with plastics for water resistance

Textile fabrics coated/impregnated with plastics classify under Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Argue headband as 'headgear' with marketing materials showing head coverage to avoid accessory status

β€’ Test for exact man-made fiber percentage; spandex blends must dominate

β€’ Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could shift to parts classification

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