Pearl-Accented Hair Pins

Elegant hair pins with small natural or imitation pearls as minor decorative elements on the pin top. Remains classified as hair pins in HTS 9615.90.30.00 since pearls are minor constituents per chapter note.

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.

7116.20Lower: 10% vs 15.1%

If pearls constitute principal value or major component

Articles of natural pearls classify in Chapter 71, excluding Chapter 96.

9615.90Same rate: 15.1%

If parts thereof rather than complete pins

Parts of 9615 articles have a distinct 'other' subheading.

7002Higher: 16% vs 15.1%

If glass pearls dominate classification

Glass in beads/articles may shift to Chapter 70.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare pearl type (natural/cultured/imitation) and weight to confirm minor constituent status

Obtain CITES permits if natural pearls from protected species

Separate from jewelry sets during packing to maintain hair pin heading