Pearl-Accented Hair Pins from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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