Clip-On Hair Barrette with Beads from China
Plastic hair clip barrette decorated with dangling acrylic beads and base metal spring. Borderline HTS 7117.90.55.00 as low-value imitation if marketed as jewelry (<20¢/dozen), distinct from heading 9615 hairpins per note 11.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Marketing materials must emphasize jewelry use over hair function
• Exclude from 9615 by proving personal adornment primary
• Detailed photos aid CBP review