Polycarbonate Lice Comb from Japan
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).
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
• 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