Metal Hairpins from Japan
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 — Japan → 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