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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as industrial wire pins
Without hair-specific styling, plain metal pins fall under base metal articles in Section XV.
If plated with precious metal
Chapter notes exclude imitation jewelry from 9615; precious metal clad items go to Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide alloy certification if nickel content exceeds limits to comply with consumer safety regulations
• Label as 'hairpins' explicitly; vague 'pins' descriptions risk reclassification as sewing notions
• Avoid importing in sets with combs unless invoiced separately to prevent set classification issues
Related Products under HTS 9615.90.60.00
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.
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.