Metal Bobby Pins
Metal bobby pins are small U-shaped hairpins made of thin metal wire, often coated with plastic or enamel for grip and decoration. They are designed to hold hair in place securely and are classified under 9615.90.00 as hair pins, distinct from larger clips or slides.
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 entirely made of plastic
Pins made wholly of plastic are classified under a different subheading.
If the pins are made of other non-metal materials
Hair pins of materials like wood or bone fall under this alternative.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Metal bobby pins fall under 9615.90.00 regardless of plastic or enamel coating, as the base material is metal
• Ensure the pins are not part of a set with other hair accessories that could change classification
• Declare the metal type (e.g
• steel, copper) on the invoice for CBSA verification
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.