Plastic Hard Hat

A safety helmet made from high-impact plastic, designed for construction workers to protect against falling objects. It falls under HTS 6506.99.60.00 as other headgear of plastic materials, not specifically covered by rubber or felt headings in Chapter 65.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 43.5%

If imported as unfinished plastic molding or blank

Unfinished plastic articles not assembled into headgear shape fall under Chapter 39 for plastics.

6506.10.60Lower: 17.5% vs 43.5%

If primarily of rubber or plastic safety designs

Rubber-dominated safety helmets shift to heading 6506.10 for rubber headgear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify ANSI Z89.1 compliance certification for U.S. market entry and include test reports in documentation

Label with material composition (e.g

ABS plastic) and size to meet CBP fiber/plastic content rules

Avoid misclassification as toys; ensure packaging indicates industrial safety use