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Plastic Hair Elastics Ponytail Holders from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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