Decorative Butterfly Hair Pins
Decorative butterfly hair pins feature butterfly-shaped metal or plastic tops for ornamental hairstyles, with a functional pin base for securing hair. They qualify as hair pins under tariff item 9615.90.00, as decoration does not change the primary function.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pins are considered imitation jewellery due to their ornamental design
Imitation jewellery is excluded from chapter 96 and may be classified under heading 71.17.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the pins as hairpins under 9615.90.00, ensuring they are not imitation jewellery
• Describe them as hair pins with butterfly decoration on the invoice
• Provide material composition (e.g
• metal or plastic) for accurate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 9615.90.00
Antique Style Filigree Hair Pins
Antique style filigree hair pins are ornate metal hair pins mimicking Victorian era styles. They are modern hair pins with decorative elements, classified under tariff item 9615.90.00 as hairpins, not antiques.
Bendy Straw Hair Curlers
Bendy straw hair curlers are flexible, straw-like devices that bend to hold hair in curl shape during drying. They are nonthermic and nonornamental, relying solely on physical tension to curl hair, which places them under tariff item 9615.90.00 as hair-curlers and the like.
Black Matte Hair Pins
Black matte hair pins are standard hair pins with a black matte finish for invisible hairstyling, made from coated metal. They are classified under tariff item 9615.90.00 as hairpins, with the color coating considered a minor feature.
Colorful Snap Hair Pins
Colorful snap hair pins are vibrant colored plastic hair pins with a snap-fit design for quick application. They are classified as hair pins under tariff item 9615.90.00, not clips due to the pin insertion mechanism.
Enamel Coated French Hair Pins
Enamel coated French hair pins are traditional French-style hair pins with enamel coating for color and shine, used for updos and buns. They are hair pins under tariff item 9615.90.00, as enamel is a minor constituent per chapter rules.
Extra Long Hair Pins
Extra long hair pins are extended length hair pins for thick or long hair updos, typically 3-4 inches metal construction. They are still hair pins under tariff item 9615.90.00 regardless of size variation.