Acetate Hair Comb from Japan
A wide-tooth acetate comb designed for detangling long hair and distributing conditioner evenly. It falls under HTS 9615.19.60.00 as a comb made from molded plastic, distinct from metal or rubber alternatives and not part of electrical hair styling devices in heading 8516.
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 material composition via lab testing to confirm plastic construction and avoid misclassification under rubber (4015) or metal (7319) headings
• Include detailed product photos and usage descriptions in entry docs to distinguish from toy combs (9503)
• Check for country-of-origin marking requirements; combs must be labeled if over a certain value threshold