Yellow Hard Hat with Plastic Shell from China
A safety helmet featuring a high-density polyethylene shell for impact protection, commonly used on construction sites. It falls under HTS 6506.91.00.60 as headgear made primarily of plastic, not classified as safety headgear elsewhere. The adjustable suspension system and ventilation slots enhance worker comfort.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the plastic shell composition meets ANSI Z89.1 safety standards to avoid reclassification as safety equipment
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) for plastics to facilitate customs clearance
• Label products clearly with 'Not for use in explosive atmospheres' if applicable to prevent misuse claims