Combs — HTS 9615
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
Chapter 96 › Heading 9615
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9615 is a broad product category for personal hair-grooming accessories and similar items. It generally includes combs; hair-slides and comparable hair ornaments; hairpins; curling pins and grips; hair-curlers; and parts of these goods. The heading excludes hair-curling or hair-styling appliances covered by heading 8516, such as electrically heated devices that fall within that heading.
To choose the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s actual design, function, and condition, then follow the more detailed subheadings under 9615. The split is commonly based on the article’s type and the material it is made from, but the exact wording of each subheading controls. A product’s packaging, marketing name, or most valuable component does not by itself determine classification. When the facts are unusual or mixed, a customs broker or binding-ruling request may be appropriate.
What to check
- Describe the item by its physical form and primary function: comb, hair-slide, hairpin, curler, grip, or part.
- Identify the material of the finished article and check whether the tariff text distinguishes that material from other materials.
- Confirm that the product is not an electrically heated hair appliance or another product more specifically covered outside heading 9615.
- Check whether you are classifying a complete article or a separate part, and read the relevant legal notes and subheading wording.
- Compare the product’s construction, intended use, and packaging with the official HTSUS descriptions; seek broker advice when more than one code appears plausible.
HTS heading 9615 summary
Combs is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9615.11 | Of hard rubber or plastics |
| 9615.19 | Other |
| 9615.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9615?
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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.