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%+35.0%41.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.8%+10.0%16.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.8%+10.0%16.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

6505.00.70.45Same rate: 41.8%

If of silk or silk waste

Silk-based baby headgear uses dedicated subheading.

3926.90.99.50Lower: 22.8% vs 41.8%

If primarily plastic/rubber construction

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

6117.80Lower: 24.6% vs 41.8%

If knitted swim accessory

Knitted or crocheted versions go to Chapter 61 clothing accessories.

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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