Hard Rubber Combs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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