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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of base metal instead of plastic
Metal pins, needles, and similar articles fall under Chapter 73 iron/steel articles.
If imported as bulk plastic pellets for pin manufacturing
Unworked plastic materials are classified by type in 3923, not as finished hairpins.
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
Related Products under HTS 9615.19.60.00
Acetate Hair Comb
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.
Tortoise Shell Effect Hair Slide
A decorative plastic hair slide with a faux tortoise shell pattern for securing ponytails or updos. Classified under HTS 9615.19.60.00 as a hair-slide made of plastic, excluding those with electrical heating elements.
Snap Hair Clips
All-plastic snap clips with teeth for gripping hair sections during braiding or styling. Falls under HTS 9615.19.60.00 as other plastic combs, hair-slides, and similar hair accessories.
Wide Tooth Shower Comb
Ergonomic plastic comb with widely spaced teeth for wet hair detangling in showers. Classified under HTS 9615.19.60.00 as other plastic hair combs not of heading 8516.
Barrette Hair Clips
Molded plastic barrettes with snap closures and decorative ridges for hair sectioning. This is an 'other' hair-slide under HTS 9615.19.60.00, made entirely of plastic.
Teasing Hair Pins
Long plastic pins with fine tips for backcombing and adding hair volume during styling. Classified as other hairpins in HTS 9615.19.60.00.