Grip-Tight Silicone-Coated Hair Pins from China
Hair pins with silicone coating on metal prongs for enhanced grip on slippery hair types. Falls under HTS 9615.90.30.00 as hair pins, with coating considered a minor feature per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify coating material in technical specs to differentiate from rubberized grips that might classify elsewhere
• Include grip performance test data if challenged on functionality during customs review
• Package individually or in small sets to avoid bulk classification shifts