Crystal-Embelliished Styling Combs
Crystal-embellished styling combs are styling combs with Swarovski crystal embellishments for sectioning and precision hair work. They are classified under tariff item 9615.19.00 as other combs, with stones as minor constituents per chapter note 4.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 9615190000).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9615190000; Equal To 9615190000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the combs are primarily decorative jewellery rather than functional hair tools
Imitation jewellery is excluded from Chapter 96.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the crystals are minor constituents and the comb remains functional for hair styling to stay under 9615.19.00
• Provide a value breakdown showing the comb's primary material for CBSA
• Verify that the crystals are not considered imitation jewellery under Chapter 71
Related Products under Tariff item 9615.19.00
Acetate Hair Comb
Acetate hair combs are wide-tooth styling tools made from molded acetate plastic, designed for detangling long hair and evenly distributing conditioner. They are durable and resistant to hair products. As plastic combs without electrical features, they are classified under this 'other' tariff item.
Acrylic Hand-Carved Combs
Acrylic hand-carved combs are premium combs featuring intricate hand-carved designs, suitable for fine hair styling and detangling. They are classified under tariff item 9615.19.00 as other combs, valued for their craftsmanship and hair care function.
Bamboo Detangling Combs
Bamboo detangling combs are wide-tooth combs carved from bamboo, designed to gently detangle curly or wet hair without causing breakage. They are eco-friendly alternatives to plastic combs and are specifically intended for hair care, falling under tariff item 9615.19.00 as other combs.
Bamboo Wide-Tooth Detangling Combs
Bamboo wide-tooth detangling combs are eco-friendly combs designed for wet hair detangling with wide teeth to prevent breakage. They are classified under tariff item 9615.19.00 as other combs, not as parts of electrothermic appliances.
Banana Hair Clip
Banana hair clips are curved plastic accessories shaped like a banana, used to hold thick hair in updos. They are lightweight and designed for secure styling. As hair-slides not made of precious materials and without electrical components, they fall under this 'other' tariff item.
Barrette Hair Clips
Barrette hair clips are molded plastic accessories with snap closures and decorative ridges, used for sectioning and styling hair. They are functional and decorative, made entirely of plastic. As hair-slides without electrical or precious components, they are classified under this 'other' tariff item.