Decorative Butterfly Hair Pins from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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