Acrylic Hand-Carved Combs from Japan
These premium acrylic combs feature intricate hand-carved designs, suitable for fine hair styling and detangling. Classified under HTS 9615.19.40.00 as combs valued over $4.50 per gross, excluding those of heading 8516, due to their high-quality material and craftsmanship exceeding the value threshold.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify gross value exceeds $4.50 with detailed invoices and appraisals to confirm HTS 9615.19.40.00 classification
• Ensure combs are not electrically heated (heading 8516) and provide material composition certificates
• Avoid misclassification as toy combs (chapter 95) by documenting adult grooming use