Metal Hairpins from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Metal Hairpins from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9615.90.60.00