Plastic Banana Hair Clip from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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