Plastic Bobby Pins from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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