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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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