Plastic Pocket Combs from Japan
Small, fine-toothed combs made of molded plastic, typically 4-6 inches long, used for everyday hair grooming. They fall under HTS 9615.19.20.00 as combs valued not over $4.50 per gross, suitable for retail packaging in dozens. Excluded from other chapters like 39 (plastics) or 95 (toys) due to their primary hair care function.
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 valuation per gross (144 units) with supplier invoices to confirm under $4.50 threshold; common pitfall is miscalculating unit pricing
• Label products clearly as 'hair combs' to avoid reclassification as plastic articles under Chapter 39
• Include material safety data for plastic components to meet FDA import requirements for personal care items