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%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 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