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
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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