Pearl-Accented Hair Pins from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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