Celluloid Style Rattail Comb from China
Classic celluloid-style plastic rattail comb for sectioning and updo styling, exceeding $4.50 per gross value. Classified in HTS 9615.11.30.00 as a hard plastic hair comb, mimicking traditional materials. Fine metal pin alternative is plastic for safety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification proving non-flammable plastic to address celluloid safety concerns
• Calculate gross value precisely, as 144-unit packs often trigger this premium category
• Ensure packaging avoids 'imitation tortoiseshell' claims that could invoke material misclassification