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Neoprene Swim Cap

Thick neoprene rubber cap providing thermal insulation and buoyancy for open-water swimmers in cold conditions. It qualifies for HTS 6506.91.00.30 as a plastic/rubber bathing cap designed exclusively for water sports.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6117.80.95Lower: 34.6% vs 37.5%

If knitted neoprene fabric rather than molded rubber

Knitted or crocheted swim accessories move to Chapter 61, separate from molded rubber headgear

3926.90.45Higher: 41% vs 37.5%

If sold as a generic plastic head covering without swim branding

Lack of specific bathing function defaults to other plastic articles in 3926

6506.99Lower: 21% vs 37.5%

If constructed from rubber-coated textile layers

Material blend with textiles pushes it to 'other materials' subheading

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Test for neoprene density and waterproofing to substantiate bathing cap claim during CBP review

โ€ข Bundle with wetsuit imports under set rules, but declare individually to avoid set classification