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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11%+12.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico11%+10.0%21%
🇨🇦Canada11%+10.0%21%
🇩🇪Germany11%—11%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5903.90.30Higher: 40.2% vs 23.5%

If predominantly textile construction

Textile hook-and-loop tapes classify under Chapter 59 when not hair-specific.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 23.5%

If sold as general purpose fasteners

Plastic fasteners without hair styling context fall to other plastic articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document hook-and-loop as integral hair styling feature, not separable apparel fastener

• Provide usage photos showing hair sectioning to support 9615 classification

• Avoid 'multi-purpose band' labeling which invites Chapter 39 plastic article status