Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns
Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.
| General (MFN) | 6.8% |
|---|---|
| Special | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| Other (Column 2) | 90% |
| Units | doz., kg |
Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.
Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays
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9903.88.03 Section 301 (China) +25% ActiveExcept as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown
Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.
China (CN)
Total 44.3% · $4,430.00
| Duty breakdown | Rate | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base dutyBase | 6.8% | $680.00 | HTS General rate |
| Chapter 99 · Section 301 (China)Chapter 99 | 25% | $2,500.00 | 9903.88.03 |
| Chapter 99 · Section 301 forced-labor action (China)Chapter 99 | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | 9903.05.312026-07-24 |
Section 301 (China) · Applied
9903.88.03
The rule is active, matches the selected origin, and has no unresolved conflict in its policy family.
Section 122 surcharge · Expired
9903.03.01
The rule ended on 2026-07-23.
Section 301 forced-labor action (China) · Applied
9903.05.31
Applied by default to Chinese-origin goods; official exemptions (9903.05.85-9903.05.92) must be excluded via the Section 301 forced-labor exemption fact.
AD / CVD
Antidumping and countervailing duties are not automatically evaluated. Check current DOC / CBP orders for high-risk product categories.
Section 301 exclusions
Product-specific exclusions are not automatically evaluated. Case-by-case review recommended for high-value SKUs.
§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison
This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD rate amounts, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included — but active AD/CVD order counts per country are flagged below.
China → Vietnam
$3,750.00 tariff-only saving
| Origin | Total rate | Duty @ $10,000 | Delta vs baseline | AD/CVD orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | 44.3% | $4,430.00 | — | — |
| Vietnam (VN) | 6.8% | $680.00 | -$3,750.00 | — |
| Mexico (MX) | 6.8% | $680.00 | -$3,750.00 | — |
| India (IN) | 6.8% | $680.00 | -$3,750.00 | — |
| South Korea (KR) | 6.8% | $680.00 | -$3,750.00 | — |
Sample duty by originSample duty by origin
Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.
| Origin | Base rate | Chapter 99 | Total rate | Duty (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | 6.8% | 37.5% | 44.3% | $4,430.00 |
| Vietnam (VN) | 6.8% | 0% | 6.8% | $680.00 |
| Mexico (MX) | 6.8% | 0% | 6.8% | $680.00 |
| India (IN) | 6.8% | 0% | 6.8% | $680.00 |
| South Korea (KR) | 6.8% | 0% | 6.8% | $680.00 |
§ RELATED ENTRIESRelated HS codes in the same chapter
Adjacent lines under the same HTS chapter. Pick the most specific match for your product.
- 6501.00Hat forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons), of felt
- 6501.00.30.00For men or boys
- 6501.00.60.00Other
- 6501.00.90.00Other (459)
- 6502.00Hat shapes, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, neither blocked to shape, nor with made brims, not lined, nor trimmed
- 6502.00.20.00Sewed
- 6502.00.40.00Not bleached and not colored
- 6502.00.60Bleached or colored
- 6502.00.60.30Of paper
- 6502.00.60.60Other
§ CHINA HS BRIDGEChina HS lines sharing this HS6
These China tariff lines share the first six digits with this HTS code. Open a line to see its US HTS candidates and China-origin total rates.
§ RECENT CHANGESRecent US tariff policy notices
The 3 most recent Federal Register tariff notices in the Duty database. See the Changes timeline for the full list.
- Sep 8, 2026Certain Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of Sunset Review and Revocation of Orders2026-18249
- Sep 8, 2026Brass Rod From Brazil: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-20252026-18248
- Sep 4, 2026Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews2026-18185
§ FAQFrequently asked
- What is the general MFN duty rate for HTS 6505.00.70.45?
- The MFN general duty rate for HTS 6505.00.70.45 (Visors, and other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (659)) is 6.8%. This applies to imports from countries with normal trade relations status. For origins like China, additional Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal duties may stack on top of this base rate. Final duty is determined at CBP entry.
- Are there active Chapter 99 tariff overlays on HTS 6505.00.70.45?
- Yes. For China origin, 2 active Chapter 99 rule(s) currently stack on HTS 6505.00.70.45: Section 301 (China), Section 301 forced-labor action (China). Overlays apply by country of origin and effective date, and a single shipment can be subject to several at once — verify the current list against your classification before ordering.
- What's the total US import duty for HTS 6505.00.70.45 from China today?
- For a $10,000 customs value, the estimated total US import duty on HTS 6505.00.70.45 from China is approximately $4430.00 (effective rate ~44.30%), combining MFN base rate plus Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal overlays. Estimates are derived from public HTS data and Federal Register actions; actual duty is determined by CBP at entry based on classification, valuation, and rules in effect on the entry date.
- When was HTS 6505.00.70.45 last updated on Duty?
- The base HTS data on this page was last refreshed on September 8, 2026 (USITC release 2026HTSRev18). Chapter 99 overlays, AD/CVD case status, and Federal Register notices are synced daily; effective dates follow the source feeds. If you spot stale data, use the “Report a data issue” link on this page.