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HTS code for hair clip: document material, spring, and hair accessory use

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A hair clip can be a plastic claw clip, metal barrette, snap clip, alligator clip, jeweled hair accessory, bow clip, salon sectioning clip, or part of a costume jewelry set. The review depends on material, spring, decoration, article type, set contents, and origin.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use record before broker review. The file should show whether the article is a hair accessory, jewelry-like ornament, salon tool, or plastic or metal article.

quick answer

For "hts code for hair clip", collect main material, metal spring or hinge, plastic body, textile bow, stones, imitation pearls, coating, size, pair count, set contents, packaging, origin, and supplier code.

A plain plastic claw clip is not the same fact pattern as a rhinestone barrette, metal snap clip, textile bow clip, or salon sectioning clip. The material and use should be documented.

facts to collect for a hair clip

Collect:

Product name, invoice wording, SKU, and product page.
Front, back, hinge, spring, teeth, decoration, packaging, and set photos.
Main material: plastic, acrylic, acetate, base metal, steel, aluminum, textile, leather, wood, glass, or mixed material.
Spring, hinge, clip mechanism, teeth, coating, paint, plating, glue, and decorative parts.
Article type: claw clip, barrette, snap clip, alligator clip, bow clip, salon clip, jeweled hair clip, or set.
Size, pair count, color assortment, display card, pouch, and included spare parts.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the clip is decorated with stones, pearls, or charms, list those materials. If it is sold for salon sectioning, record that use.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Main material is unsupported.
Hair accessory versus jewelry-like article status is unclear.
Spring, hinge, or clip mechanism is not documented.
Stones, textile bow, or decoration materials are missing.
Pair count or set contents are not listed.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between hair accessories, imitation jewelry, plastic articles, metal articles, or salon tools.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual article: plastic hair clip, metal barrette, jeweled hair accessory, textile bow clip, salon clip, or hair accessory set. Each row should cite a material or design fact.

Rejected alternatives should stay in the record. If the article is not costume jewelry because the clip function dominates, say that. If decoration dominates the article, keep the jewelry-like path visible.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for hair clips, barrettes, hair ornaments, imitation jewelry, and plastic accessories.

planning path

Start with front and back photos. Then write a table for material, mechanism, decoration, article type, count, origin, and supplier code. If a multi-pack contains different clips, describe each type.

Duty stack notes should include origin and material-specific exposure tied to the candidate path.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for a hair clip?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does decoration matter?

Yes. Stones, pearls, bows, and metal ornamentation should be documented.

What if it is sold as a salon clip?

Record salon use and mechanism before choosing a candidate path.

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planning boundary

This hair clip HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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