Plastic Banana Hair Clip from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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