Spandex Blend Knitted Headband from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Argue headband as 'headgear' with marketing materials showing head coverage to avoid accessory status
• Test for exact man-made fiber percentage; spandex blends must dominate
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could shift to parts classification