U.S. imports of Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 961519) totaled $7.4M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $1.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResidual in scope, this heading captures combs and hair slides made from materials other than hard rubber or plastics — such as metal, wood, or bone — and is subdivided by unit value at the $4.50-per-gross threshold across lines 9615192000, 9615194000, and 9615196000. China and Vietnam are the leading suppliers, with Bangladesh and Cambodia also significant, reflecting the labor-intensive nature of accessory manufacturing. The material distinction from heading 961511 is the primary classification boundary, and importers should confirm the composition of their goods before selecting the appropriate heading.
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917 import shipments a month
Classification of composite articles generally follows the material that gives the article its essential character. For a comb, the teeth are typically the functional element, so metal teeth may point toward 961519 (NESOI materials). However, this is a fact-specific determination; importers should request a binding ruling from CBP or consult a licensed customs broker when the primary material is ambiguous.
Yes. All imported combs and hair accessories must be marked with their country of origin in a conspicuous location as required by 19 U.S.C. § 1304. Additionally, if the articles are intended for retail sale, they may need to comply with FTC labeling rules regarding fiber content if any textile components are present. Importers should verify marking compliance before goods are released from CBP custody.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$779KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $86.7M of Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $8.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9615196000 | Combs, Hair Slides and the Like, NESOI | $6.2M | 22.28% | 96.72% | $1.4M |
| 9615194000 | Combs, Valued Over $4.50 Per Gross, NESOI | $1.1M | 16.45% | 99.80% | $181K |
| 9615192000 | Combs, Valued not Over $4.50 Per Gross, NESOI | $50K | 6.40% | 100.00% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9615190000 | Combs, Hair-Slides and the Like, NESOI | $779K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 9615
Subheading 961519 · $7.4M of $32.8M
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 86% of it. Vietnam pays 23.1% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.29% of imports for consumption.