Plastic Hair Clip from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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