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HS code for safety helmets

6506

6506 Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “safety helmets” points to heading 6506: other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 6506 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 4% (average 2.4%).

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 6506 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.7% and 5.7%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 6506 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.7% and 5.7% (average 3%).

Duty rates compared

UK 2% – 4% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 2.4% EU 2.7% – 5.7% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3.3% Türkiye 2.7% – 5.7% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 3% USA Free – 8.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 2.4%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for safety helmets?

Safety helmets are classified under 6506 (Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.