Banana Hair Clips from Japan
Curved plastic clips resembling bananas for updo hairstyles. As 'hair-slides and the like,' clearly classifiable in HTS 9615.90.60.00.
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
• Provide dimension specs confirming hair-holding capacity vs toy size
• Colorfastness testing prevents bleeding complaints during customs exam
• Excessive decoration shifts risk to Chapter 71 imitation jewelry