Foam Hair Rollers from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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