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
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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