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Plastic Hair Comb from Germany

A standard wide-tooth comb made entirely of hard plastic, used for detangling and styling hair. It falls under HTS 9615.11.40.00 as a comb of plastics not set with imitation pearls or gemstones, distinct from metal or wooden combs. Suitable for everyday grooming without decorative embellishments.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify material composition via lab tests to confirm 100% plastics and no imitation gems, avoiding reclassification

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'hard rubber/plastics comb, no decorative stones' for CBP review

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain plastic imports; check ITC notices before shipping

Plastic Hair Comb from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9615.11.40.00