Decorative Butterfly Hair Pins from Germany
Hair pins featuring butterfly-shaped metal or plastic tops for ornamental hairstyles, with a functional pin base for securing hair. They qualify as hair pins under HTS 9615.90.30.00, as decoration does not change the primary classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Describe decorative elements in invoices but emphasize primary function as hair-securing pins to maintain classification
• Avoid importing in sets with combs, as sets may require principal article classification
• Test for colorfastness if enamel-coated to meet import quality standards and prevent rejections