Import duty on hair claw clips from China
Rates checked
Importing hair claw clips from China into the US costs about 23.5% in duty and tariffs in total: 11% base duty under HTS 9615.19.60.00 plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action.
HTS code for hair claw clips
9615.19.60.00
Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof: Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other: Other
Medium confidence
Duty and tariff breakdown
| Line | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base customs dutyHTS 9615.19.60.00 | 11% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffnone in force for this code | 0% |
| Section 301 — forced-labor trade actionheading 9903.05.31A Section 301 trade action on countries whose import-ban policies on forced-labor goods the U.S. considers inadequate. It applies to applicable Chinese-origin goods, subject to exemptions. | 12.5% |
| Total estimated duty | 23.5% |
| Merchandise processing fee (MPF)FY2027 per entry, minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 | 0.3464% |
| Harbor maintenance fee (HMF)ocean freight only | 0.125% |
Range if a different code applies: 17.6%–23.5% (9615.90.20.00, 9615.90.30.00)
What decides it: 23.5% if it is classified under HTS 9615.19.60.00 (combs); 17.6% if it is classified under HTS 9615.90.30.00 (combs).
Rates checked 10 Nov 2026
Worked example
- Per $1,000 of goods: $235.00 in duty and tariffs, plus about $4.71 in MPF and HMF (a small entry pays the MPF minimum instead).
- Per unit at an example $0.30 factory price: $0.07 in duty and tariffs.
Why the code might be different
The code depends on what the product is made of and what it is mainly used for. Hair claw clips are usually made of acetate or plastic. If customs reads it differently, 9615.90.20.00 (Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof: Other: Nonthermic, nonornamental devices for curling the hair, 20.6% total); 9615.90.30.00 (Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof: Other: Hair pins, 17.6% total) could apply instead. A different material, a different power source or a different main use can move a product to another heading.
Compliance and paperwork
- Prop 65 warning (California) — may applyCalifornia OEHHA
- Country-of-origin label — appliesCBP
What else goes into landed cost
Duty is one line. Freight from the factory to the Amazon warehouse, customs brokerage, inspection, and Amazon's fulfilment and referral fees usually cost more than the duty does.
Duty on hair claw clips is about 23.5%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing hair claw clips
What HTS code are hair claw clips?
Hair claw clips from China usually fall under HTS 9615.19.60.00 (Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof: Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other: Other). The match has medium confidence. If customs reads the product differently, 9615.90.20.00 or 9615.90.30.00 could apply.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on hair claw clips?
Yes. Hair claw clips from China pay the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 11% base duty, 23.5% in total.
How much duty do I pay on hair claw clips from China?
About 23.5% of the goods' value: $235.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $0.07 per unit at a $0.30 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do hair claw clips need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.