Plastic Banana Hair Clip from Japan
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 — 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
• 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