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Plastic Hair Elastics Ponytail Holders from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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