Combs and hair slides with individual teeth or prongs belong under 9615. Hair brushes — which have bristles set in a base — are classified in the chapter covering brushes and brooms. The structural distinction between teeth/prongs and bristles is the key classification criterion.

Both fall within heading 9615, but the subheading level distinguishes them. Combs and hair slides of hard rubber or plastics go under 961511, while those of other materials (metal, horn, bone, etc.) fall under 961519. Correct material identification is therefore necessary to reach the right subheading.