Silicone Swimming Cap
A flexible cap made entirely from silicone rubber, designed to keep hair dry during swimming by creating a watertight seal around the head. It falls under HTS 6506.91.00.30 as a bathing cap of rubber, specifically for aquatic activities like lap swimming or competitive events.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily of textile materials with rubber coating
Textile-based headgear falls under 'of other materials' rather than pure rubber/plastics in 6506.91
If imported as bulk rubber sheets or unformed material
Unshaped plastic/rubber articles are classified under Chapter 39 as other plastic items, not finished headgear
If sold as part of a swim training kit for competitive athletes
If marketed and packaged as sports training equipment rather than standalone headgear, it shifts to Chapter 95
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm 100% rubber or plastic content, avoiding reclassification to textile headings
• Include swimming-specific labeling and packaging to distinguish from general headgear; provide usage demos if audited
Related Products under HTS 6506.91.00.30
Latex Bathing Cap
Traditional thin latex rubber cap used by swimmers to protect hair from chlorinated water, featuring a smooth interior for easy on/off. Classified under HTS 6506.91.00.30 for its rubber construction as a dedicated bathing cap.
Speedo Silicone Endurance Swim Cap
High-performance branded silicone cap with hydrodynamic shaping to reduce drag in competitive racing. Falls under HTS 6506.91.00.30 as a rubber bathing cap optimized for aquatic sports performance.
TYR Latex Competition Cap
Ultra-thin latex cap favored by elite swimmers for minimal water resistance and secure fit during meets. HTS 6506.91.00.30 applies to this rubber bathing cap for competitive aquatics.
Arena Silicone Long Hair Cap
Extra-large silicone rubber cap tailored for swimmers with long hair, offering stretch and full coverage. It is a bathing cap of rubber under HTS 6506.91.00.30.
PVC Printed Swim Cap
Durable PVC plastic cap with fun aquatic prints for kids' swim lessons. Classed as plastic bathing cap in HTS 6506.91.00.30.
Thermal Rubber Pool Cap
Insulated rubber cap for year-round pool use in cooler climates. Rubber bathing cap per HTS 6506.91.00.30.