Plastic False Beard for Stage Makeup from China
A molded false beard from thermoplastic materials like EVA foam or soft PVC, used in theater and film makeup. It qualifies for HTS 6704.90.00.00 as a false beard of other materials, not human hair, animal hair, or textiles. Not excluded as carnival articles if primarily theatrical.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document 'for professional stage use' to differentiate from toys; include material safety data sheets
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests toy use, triggering Chapter 95 scrutiny
• Ensure hypoallergenic certification if skin-contact claimed