Spandex Blend Knitted Headband from Japan
An elastic headband knitted from spandex and polyester blend for sports or casual wear, functioning as headgear. Classified in HTS 6505.00.60 for knitted man-made fiber items sans braid.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm headband width and design meet headgear definition vs accessory
• Blend ratios must total man-made fibers; test for compliance
• Avoid declaring as 'sweatband' which could shift to Chapter 61