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Spandex Blend Infant Swim Cap

A stretchy spandex-polyester swim cap for babies, protecting hair during water play, made from man-made fibers without braid. Classified in HTS 6505.00.80.45 as baby headgear from textile fabric.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.8%+37.5%44.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6505.00.70.45Same rate: 44.3%

If of silk or silk waste

Silk-based baby headgear uses dedicated subheading.

3926.90.99.50Lower: 25.3% vs 44.3%

If primarily plastic/rubber construction

Swim caps dominated by synthetic polymers shift to Chapter 39 other articles.

6117.80Lower: 27.1% vs 44.3%

If knitted swim accessory

Knitted or crocheted versions go to Chapter 61 clothing accessories.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify water-resistant coating if any; excess may reclassify as plastic-covered (Chapter 39)

β€’ Invoice with 'baby swim headgear' to match statistical note (239)

β€’ Test for phthalates in baby items per CPSC rules