Celluloid Style Rattail Comb from Japan
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 — 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
• 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