Plastic Hair Comb from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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