Tortoise Shell Effect Combs from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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