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Wide Tooth Shower Comb

Ergonomic plastic comb with widely spaced teeth for wet hair detangling in showers. Classified under HTS 9615.19.60.00 as other plastic hair combs not of heading 8516.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11%+12.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico11%+10.0%21%
🇨🇦Canada11%+10.0%21%
🇩🇪Germany11%—11%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3924.10.40.00Lower: 15.9% vs 23.5%

If marketed as bathroom vanity accessories

Plastic household articles for baths classify under heading 3924.

9615.90.20.00Lower: 20.6% vs 23.5%

If designed as replacement teeth for larger combs

Comb parts have separate classification from complete combs.

9018.90.75Higher: 37.5% vs 23.5%

If specialized for medical hair detangling

Chapter 96 excludes medical/surgical instruments in Chapter 90.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'hair comb' on invoices; ambiguity leads to 3924 bath plastic ware classification

• Ensure non-slip grip materials are declared to avoid rubber heading shifts

• Test water resistance claims with documentation to support tariff position