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Hard Rubber Combs

Anti-static combs made from ebonite for hair styling and grooming. Classified in HTS 4017.00.00.00 as hard rubber articles, excluding Chapter 96 combs of other materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

9615.19.60.00Lower: 21% vs 37.7%

If plastic or other material combs

Chapter 96 covers combs of plastics, metals, etc.

4009.41.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 37.7%

If tubes/pipes rather than comb form

Simple profiles classify under heading 4009.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Prove hard rubber composition vs. softer rubber or plastic to maintain classification

β€’ Label clearly as 'ebonite combs' not generic 'hair combs'

β€’ Check for sets with soft rubber which may classify differently