Plastic Bobby Pins from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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