Metal Bobby Pins from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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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 9615900000; Equal To 9615900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• 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