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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of safety headgear (hard hats & protective helmets) (SITC 84844) totaled $42.5M in April 2026, traded with 68 countries.
Importers of Safety Headgear (Hard Hats & Protective Helmets) paid $4.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $41.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProtective function — not material — is the defining criterion for safety headgear, which encompasses industrial hard hats, construction helmets, and similar head-protection articles whether lined, padded, or trimmed. In the US market, imported safety helmets sold for occupational use must meet ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 standards, and OSHA-regulated workplaces require compliance documentation that importers are expected to supply. This heading is widely traded across construction, mining, and manufacturing supply chains, making it a recurring procurement category for industrial distributors. Classification disputes most often arise when a helmet straddles the line between 'safety' and 'sports' protective headgear, which is governed by a separate heading.
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Safety headgear under this heading is designed for occupational hazard protection (falling objects, electrical contact, etc.) and typically must meet industrial standards such as ANSI Z89.1. Sports helmets — for cycling, skiing, or contact sports — are designed for impact during athletic activity and generally classify under sports equipment headings. The intended use and applicable safety standard are the primary classification factors.
No — the heading explicitly covers safety headgear 'whether or not lined or trimmed,' so comfort padding, suspension systems, or decorative trim do not change the classification as long as the article's primary function remains head protection.
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