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Professional Nail Care Manicure Set from Japan

High-end 10-piece set for salons including professional nail files, buffers, pushers, nippers, and tweezers in a velvet-lined box. HTS 8214.20.90.00 covers this as a manicure instrument combination for professional or personal use. Base metal construction ensures durability.

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

• Provide material certificates confirming base metal parts; label 'not for medical use' to prevent drug/device scrutiny

• For bulk salon imports, separate invoices for sets vs individual tools to optimize duties

• Watch for reclassification if sets include acrylic applicators resembling Chapter 39 plastics