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Plastic Banana Hair Clip

Large curved banana-style clip made of hard plastic for securing updos and ponytails. Under HTS 9615.11.40.00 for plastic hair-slides/combs without imitation gemstones. Purely mechanical, no heating elements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+12.5%17.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9615.19.60.00Higher: 23.5% vs 17.8%

If made from other materials like wood

Non-plastics/rubber hair-slides fall under the 'other materials' subcategory.

3926.90.45Higher: 41% vs 17.8%

If imported as plastic mounting hardware

Lacking hair-specific design, classifies as general plastic accessories.

7117.90Higher: 23.5% vs 17.8%

If with added imitation jewelry chains

Imitation jewelry components trigger Chapter 71 classification.

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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

• Photograph products pre-shipment to prove no hidden gem settings during customs exam

• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics toy sets, preventing Chapter 95 misclassification

• Obtain advance ruling from CBP for novel plastic designs to lock in classification

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