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Vulcanized Rubber Hair Tie Cord

Elastic vulcanized rubber cord cut into loops for hair accessories. Natural rubber base, fully vulcanized, classified under 4007 as vulcanized cord.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9615.19.60.00Lower: 23.5% vs 37.5%

If finished hair accessories

Combs, hair slides, and pins including elastics in Chapter 96.

4008.19Lower: 15.8% vs 37.5%

If vulcanized rubber plates or sheets

Simple cut rectangular forms classify in 4008 per note 7.

6704.90.00.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If imitation wigs with rubber bases

Wigs/hairpieces shift to Chapter 67.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Consumer packaging requires CPSIA labeling if child-targeted

• Prevent 9615 classification by selling as bulk cord, not finished bands

• Allergen warnings for natural rubber latex mandatory