Horn Hair Comb
A wide-tooth comb hand-carved from goat horn for grooming long hair. This is classified in HTS 9601.90.60.00 as a worked horn article, not cosmetic pencils (Chapter 33) or plastic combs. Fine teeth are molded and filed from solid horn.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as brush set with bristles
Combs with added tufts for brushes fall under heading 9603 broom/brush articles.
If marketed as cosmetic preparation holder
Chapter 33 excludes cosmetic articles; horn combs for makeup shift there.
If part of travel vanity case
Sets in cases are travel sets under Chapter 42, not individual horn items.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for lead-free certification; declare density to confirm genuine horn vs plastic imitation
• Use invoices specifying 'carved horn' to prevent downgrade to Chapter 39
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Bone Picture Frame
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