Wooden Fine-Tooth Combs from Mexico
Handcrafted combs from sustainable wood like bamboo or sandalwood, featuring fine teeth for detangling wet hair. Classified under HTS 9615.19.20.00 for combs valued not over $4.50 per gross, distinct from wooden articles in other chapters. Primarily for personal grooming, not carving materials.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of origin for wood sourcing to comply with Lacey Act declarations for imported wood products
• Document gross valuation precisely; undervaluation leads to CBP audits and penalties
• Ensure no chemical treatments that could trigger pesticide residue testing