Plastic Bobby Pins

Small U-shaped plastic pins used to secure hair sections during styling. This product is classified in HTS 9615.19.60.00 as plastic hairpins, separate from metal versions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11%+10.0%21%
🇲🇽Mexico11%+10.0%21%
🇨🇦Canada11%+10.0%21%
🇩🇪Germany11%+10.0%21%
🇯🇵Japan11%+10.0%21%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7318.29.00.00Higher: 37.8% vs 21%

If made of base metal instead of plastic

Metal pins, needles, and similar articles fall under Chapter 73 iron/steel articles.

3923.21.00Higher: 38% vs 21%

If imported as bulk plastic pellets for pin manufacturing

Unworked plastic materials are classified by type in 3923, not as finished hairpins.

9615.90Same rate: 21%

If entered solely as replacement parts for hair curlers

Other parts of hair curlers have dedicated subheadings apart from complete hairpins.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Count pins per package accurately for statistical reporting; bulk packs may trigger different quotas

Test for phthalate content if for children under 12 to meet CPSIA requirements

Declare as 'hairpins' specifically to avoid general plastic article classification