Plastic Hard Hat from Japan
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.
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
• 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