Flexible Plastic Hairpin from Japan
U-shaped pins made from bendable plastic for holding hair buns and twists securely. Falls under HTS 9615.90.40.00 as plastic hairpins not featuring imitation pearls or gemstones. Lightweight alternative to metal pins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for flexibility and hair-grip design to differentiate from rigid plastic rods under Chapter 39
• Batch import declarations should specify 'hairpins only' to avoid set classification with combs