Plastic Hair Combs
Handheld combs made primarily from molded plastic for detangling and styling hair. They fall under HTS 9615.90.60.00 as 'combs' explicitly listed in the heading, distinct from electronic hair curlers of heading 8516.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in bulk for industrial reshaping
Loose plastic items not specifically for hair use classify as other plastic articles under Chapter 39.
If equipped with integrated cutting blades
Combs with scissors or razors become paper knives or similar under Chapter 82.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm plastic content exceeds any metal or rubber parts, avoiding reclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'hair combs' use to prevent confusion with industrial plastic products
Related Products under HTS 9615.90.60.00
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.
Foam Hair Curlers
Soft cylindrical rollers made of plastic foam for setting curls without heat. These non-electronic 'hair-curlers' are specifically provided for in heading 9615, subheading 9615.90.60.00.
Velcro Hair Gripping Bands
Flexible bands with hook-and-loop fasteners for sectioning hair during styling. Classified as 'curling grips, hair-curlers and the like' under HTS 9615.90.60.00.
Tortoise Shell Effect Hairpins
Decorative hairpins with plastic imitating tortoise shell pattern. Remains in 9615.90.60.00 per chapter notes allowing plastic composition even with ornamental appearance.
Sectioning Hair Clips
Strong alligator-style clips for holding hair sections during cutting or coloring. HTS 9615.90.60.00 includes such 'hair grips' as professional styling tools.
Flexible Curling Pins
Bendable wire pins with plastic coating for securing wet-set curls. Specifically 'curling pins' provided for in heading 9615, under subheading 9615.90.60.00.