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Clear PVC Rain Hood from Japan

A transparent polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hood that folds compactly for protection against light rain. Falls under HTS 6506.91.00 as plastic headgear, often trimmed with elastic. Not a full hat but structured for head coverage.

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

• Test for phthalate content if targeting US retail; non-compliant PVC faces detention under CPSIA

• Use HS explanatory notes to differentiate from plastic bags (3923) by proving head-specific design

• Include assembly diagrams showing headgear function in entry docs