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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of rubber or plastics headgear (not elsewhere specified) (SITC 84845) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Rubber or Plastics Headgear (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $318K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rubber or Plastics Headgear (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $1.6M in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: April 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.
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