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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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