Tortoise Shell Effect Combs from Japan
Luxury combs mimicking tortoise shell pattern using high-grade resin, ideal for wide-tooth detangling of thick hair. Falls under HTS 9615.19.40.00 for combs valued over $4.50 per gross, as premium styling tools not of heading 8516.
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
• Submit lab tests confirming synthetic resin to prevent confusion with natural materials excluded elsewhere
• Calculate value per gross accurately, including packaging, for correct over-$4.50 placement
• Label clearly as hair combs to distinguish from general plastic articles in Chapter 39