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%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
• 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