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Hard Rubber Combs from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Prove hard rubber composition vs. softer rubber or plastic to maintain classification

• Label clearly as 'ebonite combs' not generic 'hair combs'

• Check for sets with soft rubber which may classify differently