Wooden Fine-Tooth Pocket Combs from Japan
Compact wooden combs with fine teeth for precise styling, crafted from sustainable hardwoods. HTS 9615.19.40.00 applies to these combs valued over $4.50 per gross, distinct from heated curlers in 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
• Provide FSC certification for wood origin to meet sustainability documentation requirements
• Document per-gross valuation with commercial invoices to justify premium classification
• Confirm not parts of general use (Note 2 Section XV) to stay in Chapter 96