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Tortoise Shell Effect Hair Slide from Germany

A decorative plastic hair slide with a faux tortoise shell pattern for securing ponytails or updos. Classified under HTS 9615.19.60.00 as a hair-slide made of plastic, excluding those with electrical heating elements.

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

• Ensure 'imitation' labeling if mimicking natural materials to comply with customs valuation and avoid Chapter 97 antiques classification

• Provide assembly diagrams if clips have interchangeable parts to prevent parts-only classification

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain plastic hair accessories from specific origins