Flexible Curling Pins
Bendable wire pins with plastic coating for securing wet-set curls. Specifically 'curling pins' provided for in heading 9615, under subheading 9615.90.60.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plain metal wire form
Uncoated wire pins without hair styling specificity go to Chapter 73.
If explicitly curling grips
Some subheadings separate grips from pins; verify exact statistical suffix.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document wire gauge and plastic coating specs for construction verification
• Avoid 'bobby pin' generic terms; use 'curling pins' for exact heading match
• Imported with foam rollers, consider set classification impacting duty rate
Related Products under HTS 9615.90.60.00
Metal Hairpins
Small U-shaped pins made of bent wire for securing hairstyles. Classified in HTS 9615.90.60.00 as 'hairpins,' allowed under chapter notes even with metal construction unlike restricted headings 9601-9606.
Foam Hair Curlers
Soft cylindrical rollers made of plastic foam for setting curls without heat. These non-electronic 'hair-curlers' are specifically provided for in heading 9615, subheading 9615.90.60.00.
Velcro Hair Gripping Bands
Flexible bands with hook-and-loop fasteners for sectioning hair during styling. Classified as 'curling grips, hair-curlers and the like' under HTS 9615.90.60.00.
Tortoise Shell Effect Hairpins
Decorative hairpins with plastic imitating tortoise shell pattern. Remains in 9615.90.60.00 per chapter notes allowing plastic composition even with ornamental appearance.
Sectioning Hair Clips
Strong alligator-style clips for holding hair sections during cutting or coloring. HTS 9615.90.60.00 includes such 'hair grips' as professional styling tools.
Banana Hair Clips
Curved plastic clips resembling bananas for updo hairstyles. As 'hair-slides and the like,' clearly classifiable in HTS 9615.90.60.00.