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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11%+10.0%21%
🇲🇽Mexico11%+10.0%21%
🇨🇦Canada11%+10.0%21%
🇩🇪Germany11%+10.0%21%
🇯🇵Japan11%+10.0%21%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7317.00.55Higher: 35% vs 21%

If sold as industrial wire pins

Without hair-specific styling, plain metal pins fall under base metal articles in Section XV.

7117.90Same rate: 21%

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