Teasing Hair Pins
Long plastic pins with fine tips for backcombing and adding hair volume during styling. Classified as other hairpins in HTS 9615.19.60.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily for needle arts/crafts
Sewing pins and needles classify under pencil leads and chalks heading.
If metal pins for industrial hair net assembly
Base metal tools/files go to Chapter 82.
If bulk plastic pins for packaging closure
Plastic fasteners not for personal hair use are other plastic articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide stylist usage videos as supporting evidence for tariff classification
• Ensure pins exceed minimum length specs to avoid sewing pin confusion
• Batch test for breakage to meet quality import standards
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Acetate Hair Comb
A wide-tooth acetate comb designed for detangling long hair and distributing conditioner evenly. It falls under HTS 9615.19.60.00 as a comb made from molded plastic, distinct from metal or rubber alternatives and not part of electrical hair styling devices in heading 8516.
Tortoise Shell Effect Hair Slide
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Barrette Hair Clips
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