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 regardless of size variation. These pins fall under tariff item 9615.90.00 as 'other' hairpins and parts thereof.
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 made of base metal wire and considered articles of iron or steel wire
Metal hair pins might be classified as articles of iron or steel wire if not specifically recognized as hairpins.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the pins are not thermic and have no precious metal or stones
• Declare the metal material and length
• Keep product descriptions showing they are for hair styling
Related Products under Tariff item 9615.90.00
Acetate Hair Slides
Clip-style hair slides molded from cellulose acetate, used for gripping hair sections during styling. These non-electronic hair accessories are classified under 9615.90.00 as 'hair-slides and the like,' with acetate being a plastic material not excluded by Chapter 96 notes.
Antique Style Filigree Hair Pins
Antique style filigree hair pins are ornate filigree-designed metal hair pins mimicking Victorian era styles. They are modern hair pins, not antiques, and are classified under tariff item 9615.90.00 as 'other' hairpins and parts thereof. The filigree design is a minor ornamental feature.
Banana Hair Clips
Curved plastic clips shaped like bananas, used to create updo hairstyles by holding hair in place. These are 'hair-slides and the like' under 9615.90.00, as they are non-electronic hair-styling aids not excluded by Chapter 96 notes.
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 create curls. These curlers fall under tariff item 9615.90.00 as 'other' hair-curlers and parts thereof.
Black Matte Hair Pins
Black matte hair pins are stealthy black matte finish hair pins for invisible hairstyling, made from coated metal. They are standard hair pins with color coating. These pins fall under tariff item 9615.90.00 as 'other' hairpins and parts thereof.
Colorful Snap Hair Pins
Colorful snap hair pins are vibrant colored plastic hair pins with snap-fit design for quick application. They are classified as hair pins, not clips, due to pin insertion mechanism. These pins fall under tariff item 9615.90.00 as 'other' hairpins and parts thereof.