Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Safety Headgear (Hard Hats & Protective Helmets) (SITC 84844) totaled $62.3M in August 2026, imported from 74 countries.
Importers of Safety Headgear (Hard Hats & Protective Helmets) paid $8.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Safety Headgear (Hard Hats & Protective Helmets) imports of $62.3M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $49.7M.
Last updated: August 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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11.8K import shipments a month
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.
Basic heading 139 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 84844 · $62.3M of $46.9B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 71% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $551.8M of Safety Headgear (Hard Hats & Protective Helmets).
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.