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U.S. imports of safety & sports headgear (lined or trimmed) (HS 650610) totaled $53.1M in July 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Safety & Sports Headgear (Lined or Trimmed) paid $5.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $47.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Safety & Sports Headgear (Lined or Trimmed) imports of $53.1M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $47.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataImports of safety and sports headgear from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin and material classification a front-line concern for buyers. The US schedule subdivides this heading by both end-use and shell material: reinforced or laminated plastic shells (including motorcycle helmets) fall under separate 10-digit lines (6506103030, 6506103045, 6506103075) from non-reinforced plastic shells (6506106030, 6506106045, 6506106075), while athletic, recreational, and sport helmets with lining or trim are captured at 6506100010 and residual safety headgear at 6506100090. Vietnam and Japan are notable secondary suppliers alongside China, and the plastic-shell distinction is the most common classification dispute at entry. Importers should confirm whether a helmet's outer shell qualifies as reinforced or laminated, as misclassification shifts the applicable tariff line.
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9.5K shipments/mo
The key split is whether the outer shell is made of reinforced or laminated plastics. Motorcycle helmets and other safety headgear with reinforced/laminated plastic shells are classified under the 6506103xxx lines, while those with other (non-reinforced) plastic shells fall under the 6506106xxx lines. Importers should obtain material composition documentation from the manufacturer to support the correct classification.
Yes. Safety and sports headgear originating in China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicable list and rate tier with a licensed customs broker, as the Section 301 schedule has been revised multiple times.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 6506
Subheading 650610 · $53.1M of $57.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6506106045 | Safety Headgear, Not Rein Plas, Ath, Rec and Sport | $11.4M | 12.80% | 93.69% | $1.5M |
| 6506106075 | Safety Headgear,Exclude Reinforcd/Laminatd Plastic | $9.3M | 10.62% | 81.12% | $988K |
| 6506106030 | Safe Hdgear,Ex Reinfd/Lamnd Plas;motorcycle Helmet | $9.2M | 8.22% | 82.25% | $754K |
| 6506103075 | Safety Headgear, Reinforced or Laminated Plastics | $7.9M | 10.50% | 96.21% | $828K |
| 6506103030 | Safty Hdgear,Reinfor/Lamin Plast;motorcycle Helmet | $7.8M | 12.90% | 98.01% | $1.0M |
| 6506103045 | Safety Headgear, Of Rein Plas, Ath, Rec, And Sport | $7.5M | 11.26% | 80.85% | $849K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6506100090 | Safety Hdgr,Whether/not Lined/Trimmed, N.E.S.O.I. | $10.0M |
| 6506100010 | Ath, Rec and Sport Safety Headgear, Lined or Trmed | $3.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$53.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$13.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 68% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
9.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.08%.