Plastic Hair Clip
A snap-style hair clip made of injection-molded plastic for securing ponytails and updos. It qualifies for HTS 9615.90.40.00 as a hair-slide of plastics, plain without any imitation pearl or gemstone embellishments. Popular for casual and athletic hairstyles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as generic clips or office supplies
Plain plastic clips without hair-specific design classify as other plastic articles in Chapter 39.
If adorned with imitation pearls
Any imitation gem or pearl setting moves it to the decorated subheading.
If incorporating metal springs or hinges
Metal parts dominant items may fall under Chapter 83 clasps and frames.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CAD drawings showing clip mechanism to prove it's a hair-slide, not a general plastic fastener
• Avoid retail packaging with decorative elements that could imply gem settings, triggering higher scrutiny
• Document end-use as hair accessory to prevent shift to Chapter 39 closures/fasteners
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Plastic Hair Comb
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Rubber Shower Comb
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Flexible Plastic Hairpin
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Plastic Hair Curler Grips
Small plastic grips designed to secure hair curlers in place during styling. Classified in HTS 9615.90.40.00 as curling grips of plastics, without imitation gemstone settings. Essential for heatless curling techniques.