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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

Spandex Blend Knitted Headband from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6505.00.60