Polycarbonate Lice Comb

Specialized fine-spaced comb of polycarbonate plastic for nit removal. Classified in HTS 9615.11.50.00 as other plastic combs, excluding medical brushes (chapter 90 note f).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.90.75Higher: 35% vs 10%

If promoted for medical/dental nit removal

Chapter note (f) sends specialized medical brushes to 9018.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 10%

If generic plastic comb without hair-specific design

Lacks specificity for 9615, defaults to other plastic articles in 3926.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Emphasize grooming not medical use in docs to avoid Chapter 90; test spacing doesn't qualify as surgical

Common issue: hygiene claims triggering FDA oversight

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