Magic Hair Styling Pasta
Moldable plastic strips that harden into custom hair grips. Novel 'curling grips' innovation fitting HTS 9615.90.60.00 for hair styling aids.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as unfinished polymer
Unshaped plastic materials classify under Chapter 39 before hair tool forming.
If marketed as hair modeling clay
Plasticized compositions for modeling go to Chapter 34 if adhesive-based.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include product literature demonstrating hair styling transformation process
• Safety testing for skin contact mandatory due to moldable putty-like material
• Raw polymer form risks Chapter 39 plastics classification pre-shaping
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.
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.