Metal Bobby Pins

Small U-shaped hairpins made of thin metal wire, typically coated with plastic or enamel for grip and decoration. They are designed to hold hair in place securely and fall under HTS 9615.90.30.00 as hair pins, distinct from combs or curlers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9615.90.40.00Higher: 15.3% vs 15.1%

If designed as hair-slides or clips with decorative features

Hair-slides and clips are classified separately from simple hair pins under the same heading but different subheading.

7117.90Higher: 21% vs 15.1%

If containing significant precious metal or imitation jewelry elements

Imitation jewelry is excluded from Chapter 96 and classified in Chapter 71.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 15.1%

If primarily made of plastic and resembling general plastic articles

Simple plastic hairpins may fall under other articles of plastics if not specifically fitting combs/hairpins description.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify material composition (metal vs plastic) to confirm classification under hair pins, avoiding reclassification as combs or slides

Include detailed product images and descriptions in import documentation to distinguish from electric hair curlers (heading 8516)

Check for any precious metal content, as minor amounts do not affect classification per chapter notes