Hard Rubber Pocket Barber Comb from Japan
Compact hard rubber comb used by barbers for precise sectioning and styling during haircuts. It qualifies for HTS 9615.11.20.00 as a high-value hard rubber comb over $4.50 per gross, valued for its heat-resistant properties. The slim design fits easily in professional pockets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit lab analysis proving hard rubber composition (e.g
• ebonite) to prevent misclassification as plastic
• Document unit value per gross accurately; bulk shipments require detailed invoices to confirm threshold
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests toy use, as Chapter 95 exclusions apply to play combs