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Reflective Traffic Safety Helmet from Japan

Bright yellow helmet with 4-way reflective tape and swivel light mount for highway maintenance crews. Classified under HTS 6506.10.60.75 as other safety headgear for traffic control visibility. Meets MUTCD reflectivity standards.

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

• Reflectivity retention after 500 hours xenon arc testing

• Light mount torque specs; DOT if vehicle-related

• Avoid sports (9506); prove traffic control end-use