Enamel Coated French Hair Pins from China
Traditional French-style hair pins with enamel coating for color and shine, used for updos and buns. They are hair pins per HTS 9615.90.30.00, as enamel is a minor constituent per chapter rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify enamel as non-toxic and provide composition breakdown for FDA/CPSIA compliance
• Invoice as 'hair pins' not 'jewelry' to prevent Chapter 71 reclassification
• Avoid precious metal plating exceeding minor constituent limits