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
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

6117.80.95Lower: 32.1% vs 35%

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: 38.5% vs 35%

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: 18.5% vs 35%

If constructed from rubber-coated textile layers

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

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