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Halloween Headband

A Halloween headband is a decorative accessory worn during Halloween celebrations, typically featuring motifs associated with the holiday. These headbands are primarily used for costume completion and festive adornment.

Material

Halloween headbands are constructed from a variety of materials, including:

• Plastic: A common, inexpensive option, often used for the headband base and smaller decorative elements.
• Metal: More durable headbands, often used for a more secure fit or when supporting heavier decorations.
• Fabric: Used for creating softer headbands, often incorporating velvet, satin, or cotton. Can be used for character-specific designs (e.g., cat ears).
• Foam: Lightweight and easily shaped, often used for horns, teeth, or other three-dimensional elements.
• Felt: A soft, inexpensive material often used for smaller details or character features.
• Wire: Used to provide structure and shape, particularly for antlers or other complex designs.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a Halloween headband is to enhance a Halloween costume or to serve as a simple festive accessory. They contribute to the overall aesthetic and character representation.

Function

Headbands function as a means of securing decorations to the head. They typically consist of a band that fits around the head, with attached elements that represent Halloween characters, symbols, or themes. The band provides a stable base, while the decorations add visual interest.

Usage Scenarios

• Costume Parties: A core component of many Halloween costumes.
• Trick-or-Treating: A fun and easy way to complete a costume for children.
• Halloween Events: Used at school functions, community gatherings, and themed parties.
• Festive Decoration: Worn simply as a seasonal accessory.
• Photo Opportunities: Used as props for Halloween-themed photoshoots.

Common Types

• Devil Horns: A classic Halloween headband featuring red horns.
• Cat Ears: Popular for cat costumes or as a general festive accessory.
• Spider Headbands: Featuring plastic spiders attached to the band.
• Witch Hats: Miniature witch hats secured to a headband.
• Floral Headbands (Autumnal): Featuring fall-colored flowers and leaves.
• Skeleton Headbands: Featuring skull and bone designs.
• Character-Specific Headbands: Based on popular Halloween characters (e.g., Frankenstein, ghosts, pumpkins).
• Light-Up Headbands: Incorporating LED lights for added visibility and effect.
• Antler Headbands: Typically representing reindeer or other horned creatures.

Halloween headbands fall under several potential classifications based on material and specific features. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 6506996000: This code covers “Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of other materials: Other”. This is a broad category for headgear not specifically defined elsewhere, made from materials other than those explicitly listed. The total tax rate is 63.5% (Base tariff: 8.5%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, Additional tariff: 30.0%). This would apply if the headband is made of a plastic or fabric not otherwise specified.

• 6507000000: This code is for “Headbands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks (visors) and chin straps, for headgear”. The total tax rate is 55.0% (Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, Additional tariff: 30.0%). This is suitable if the headband is a component for headgear, or a simple headband without significant embellishment.

• 9505906000: This code covers “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other”. The total tax rate is 30.0% (Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 0.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, Additional tariff: 30.0%). If the headband is specifically marketed as a Halloween or festive item, this code may be applicable.

• 9615906000: This code is for “Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof: Other: Other”. The total tax rate is 41.0% (Base tariff: 11.0%, Additional tariff: 0.0%, Post-April 2, 2025, Additional tariff: 30.0%). This could apply if the headband functions as a hair accessory.

Regarding HS code 6506996000, please note that the classification depends heavily on the material composition of the headband. If the headband is made of furskin, HS code 6506993000 would be more appropriate.