Climbing Helmet

A durable helmet for rock climbing and mountaineering, with foam liner and adjustable headband for fall protection. It qualifies under HTS 6506.10.60.45 as recreational and sporting safety headgear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6506.10.60Same rate: 17.5%

If used for non-sporting industrial climbing

Industrial safety headgear without recreational focus goes to other subheadings.

6505.00.60Higher: 42% vs 17.5%

If crocheted or knitted fabric construction

Hat shapes of crochet/knit fall under heading 6505, not rigid safety types.

6810.99.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If primarily cement or asbestos-based

Chapter notes exclude asbestos headgear, directing to Chapter 68 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with UIAA or CE EN 12492 standards; provide certification docs

Use accurate material declarations for fibers/plastics

Pitfall: classifying as general outdoor apparel accessory