U.S. imports of Rubber or Plastics Headgear (Not Elsewhere Specified) (SITC 84845) totaled $2.2M in August 2026, imported from 54 countries.
Importers of Rubber or Plastics Headgear (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $491K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 22.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMaterial composition — specifically rubber or plastics construction — is the defining characteristic of this residual headgear heading, which captures articles not covered by the safety, sports, or textile headgear headings. Typical examples include molded plastic sun visors, rubber swim caps, and novelty headgear formed from synthetic polymers. Because 'not elsewhere specified' (N.E.S.) headings function as catch-all categories, importers frequently encounter classification disputes when a rubber or plastic article could plausibly fit a more specific heading; a binding ruling from CBP is advisable in ambiguous cases. The heading is distinct from the parallel N.E.S. heading for headgear of other materials.
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A bicycle helmet designed for head protection during cycling is generally classified under sports protective headgear rather than this N.E.S. rubber/plastics heading. This heading captures rubber or plastics headgear that does not meet the criteria for safety, sports, or other specifically defined headgear categories. When the end-use is ambiguous, a CBP binding ruling is the most reliable path to correct classification.
For customs classification purposes, 'plastics' is defined broadly in accordance with the HTS Chapter 39 note, which includes polymers such as EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) in their various forms. An EVA foam headgear article would generally be considered a plastics article, though the specific construction and density may affect whether it classifies here or under a more specific heading.
Basic heading 340 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 84845 · $2.2M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Austria together supply 66% of it. China pays 37.3% duty; Burma (Myanmar) 0.0%.
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$2.2MYoY · free account
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$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $24.8M of Rubber or Plastics Headgear (Not Elsewhere Specified).
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.