Foam Hair Rollers

Cylindrical foam rollers designed to be rolled into damp hair to create soft curls as it dries. These nonthermic, nonornamental devices fall under HTS 9615.90.20.00 because they use no heat and are solely for curling hair through physical wrapping and setting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

9615.90.40.00Lower: 15.3% vs 18.1%

If featuring ornamental combs or decorative elements

Ornamental hair accessories shift to the general 'other' category under 9615.90.40.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 18.1%

If sold as bulk plastic components without hair-curling designation

Plain plastic articles without specific hair use fall under general plastics heading.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 18.1%

If marketed as costume play or theatrical hair curlers

Toy or recreational items are excluded from Chapter 96 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the devices are explicitly nonthermic and nonornamental to avoid reclassification to heated curlers in 8516

Include detailed product specs and photos in documentation to prove hair-curling function

Check country-of-origin rules as many are made in China or Vietnam with varying duty rates