Plastic Hair Combs from Japan
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.
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
• 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