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Plastic Hair Curler Grips from Japan

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.

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

• Describe grip function precisely in invoices to avoid classification as curler parts under heading 8516

• Ensure grips are imported separately, not assembled with curlers, to maintain 9615 status

Plastic Hair Curler Grips from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9615.90.40.00