Grip-Tight Silicone-Coated Hair Pins from Japan
Grip-tight silicone-coated hair pins have silicone coating on metal prongs for enhanced grip on slippery hair types. They fall under tariff item 9615.90.00 as hair pins, with coating considered a minor feature per chapter notes. These pins are classified as 'other' hairpins and parts thereof.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the silicone coating is minor and the pins are primarily functional
• Declare the metal and silicone materials
• Keep product labels describing them as hair pins