Subheading · Section XII

6506.10: Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: safety headgear

6506.10

Official description Safety headgear

  • 2%UK
  • 2.7%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$4.3bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 6506.10 belongs to heading 6506 (other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed) in chapter 65.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 6506.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 6506.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 6506.10 into 6 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 100%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 6506.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$4.3bn (+2.4% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$1.9bn), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$546.3m.

The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 178 exporters with US$75.6m; its largest buyer was Sweden.

The United Kingdom imported US$134m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 6 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 6506 10 00 00 Safety headgear p/st
  2. 6506 10 10 00 Of plastics 2%p/st
  3. 6506 10 80 00 Of other materials 2%p/st

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 6506 10 Safety headgear:
  2. 6506 10 10 Of plastics 2.7%p/st
  3. 6506 10 80 Of other materials 2.7%p/st

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 6506.10 Koruyucu başlıklar:
  2. Plastikten:
  3. 6506.10.10.10.00 Madenci başlıkları 100%Adet
  4. 6506.10.10.20.00 Motosiklet ve bisikletçi başlıkları 100%Adet
  5. 6506.10.10.90.00 Diğerleri 100%Adet
  6. Diğer maddelerden:
  7. 6506.10.80.10.00 Metalden madenci başlıkları 100%Adet
  8. 6506.10.80.20.00 Motosiklet ve bisikletçi başlıkları 100%Adet
  9. 6506.10.80.90.00 Diğerleri 100%Adet

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 6506.10 Safety headgear:
  2. 6506.10.30 Of reinforced or laminated plastics Free
  3. 6506.10.30.30 Motorcycle helmets No., kg
  4. Other:
  5. 6506.10.30.45 Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear doz., kg
  6. 6506.10.30.75 Other doz., kg
  7. 6506.10.60 Other Free
  8. 6506.10.60.30 Motorcycle helmets No., kg
  9. Other:
  10. 6506.10.60.45 Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear doz., kg
  11. 6506.10.60.75 Other doz., kg

World trade in 2024

6506.10 · US$4.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$97.6kUS$97.6k+US$3.7m+US$47.4m+> US$189.4m

Exports: 178
  1. China: US$1.9bn
  2. Germany: US$273m
  3. Italy: US$251.6m
  4. France: US$228m
  5. United States: US$225m
  6. Japan: US$189.4m
  7. Vietnam: US$187.2m
  8. Poland: US$101.4m
  9. Spain: US$78.8m
  10. United Kingdom: US$75.6m
  11. Netherlands: US$68.4m
  12. Austria: US$62m
  13. Türkiye: US$54.5m
  14. Portugal: US$48.9m
  15. India: US$48.1m
  16. Czechia: US$47.4m
  17. Taiwan: US$47.4m
  18. Thailand: US$45.8m
  19. Sweden: US$36.1m
  20. South Korea: US$35m
  21. Canada: US$27.1m
  22. Mexico: US$26.5m
  23. Croatia: US$24.7m
  24. Belgium: US$21.5m
  25. Indonesia: US$15.8m
  26. Switzerland: US$15.4m
  27. Malaysia: US$15.2m
  28. Bahrain: US$14.1m
  29. Colombia: US$12.1m
  30. Slovakia: US$9m
  31. Romania: US$8.4m
  32. Denmark: US$7m
  33. Hong Kong SAR China: US$6.6m
  34. Hungary: US$6.4m
  35. Singapore: US$6.2m
  36. Brazil: US$6.1m
  37. New Zealand: US$5.8m
  38. Pakistan: US$4.9m
  39. South Africa: US$4.4m
  40. Bulgaria: US$4m
  41. Finland: US$3.8m
  42. United Arab Emirates: US$3.7m
  43. Israel: US$3.6m
  44. Lithuania: US$3.5m
  45. Slovenia: US$3.2m
  46. Tunisia: US$3.2m
  47. Luxembourg: US$3.1m
  48. Ireland: US$2.9m
  49. Australia: US$2.8m
  50. Greece: US$2.2m
  51. San Marino: US$2m
  52. Russia: US$2m
  53. Norway: US$1.9m
  54. Serbia: US$1.3m
  55. Kazakhstan: US$1.2m
  56. Kenya: US$1.1m
  57. North Macedonia: US$1m
  58. Chile: US$884.8k
  59. Mauritius: US$844.8k
  60. Philippines: US$785.9k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.9bn 43.6%
2 Germany US$273m 6.4%
3 Italy US$251.6m 5.9%
4 France US$228m 5.4%
5 United States US$225m 5.3%
6 Japan US$189.4m 4.5%
7 Vietnam US$187.2m 4.4%
8 Poland US$101.4m 2.4%
9 Spain US$78.8m 1.9%
10 United Kingdom US$75.6m 1.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$546.3m 12.8%
2 Germany US$498m 11.7%
3 France US$375.8m 8.8%
4 Spain US$184.9m 4.3%
5 Italy US$182.9m 4.3%
6 Netherlands US$165.1m 3.9%
7 Poland US$145.1m 3.4%
8 United Kingdom US$134m 3.1%
9 Canada US$126.7m 3%
10 Austria US$118.6m 2.8%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: safety headgear?

Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: safety headgear fall under HS subheading 6506.10, part of heading 6506, in section XII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on other headgear in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6506.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on other headgear in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6506.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most other headgear?

China, with US$1.9bn in 2024 (43.6% of world exports).