Rubber Hair Bands from Germany
Elastic bands made from natural rubber for ponytail styling and hair bundling. HTS 9615.90.40.00 covers these as rubber hair accessories not set with imitation pearls or gems. Stretchy and reusable for daily wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify rubber elasticity and hair-end-use in commercial docs to prevent Chapter 40 general rubber goods shift
• Test for latex content if natural rubber to comply with FDA import alerts on allergens
• Package in bulk hanks, not retail packs with clips, to avoid set reclassification