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Plastic Bobby Pins from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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