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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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