Plastic Hair Elastics Ponytail Holders

Seamless elastic loops made entirely from plastic elastomers designed to secure hair into ponytails or buns. Classified under HTS 3926.90.99.05 as wholly plastic elastic bands, adhering to polymer predominance rules in subheading notes for Chapter 39.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+17.5%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9615.90.40Lower: 15.3% vs 22.8%

If considered hair accessories like combs or nets with elastic

Heading 9615 covers hairpins, curling pins, and clips; elastic components sold as complete hair accessories shift there.

3926.90.48Lower: 13.4% vs 22.8%

If sold as part of a set with other plastic fittings

Articles like photo album pages or fittings use this subheading; sets change from pure elastic bands.

4008Lower: 12.9% vs 22.8%

If for industrial rubber floor coverings with elastic strips

Plate or profile shapes of rubber vulcanizates fall under 4008 if not qualifying as plastic bands.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as '100% plastic elastomers' and include monomer breakdown to comply with 95% polymer content rule

Ensure no fabric covering; pure plastic construction avoids textile blends in Chapter 59

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