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U.S. imports of combs, hair slides & similar articles of hard rubber or plastics (HS 961511) totaled $11.4M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles of Hard Rubber or Plastics paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $11.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles of Hard Rubber or Plastics imports of $11.4M in April 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $12.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHard rubber and plastic construction defines this heading, with the US tariff schedule subdividing it by both article type and unit value — combs valued at or below $4.50 per gross (9615111000), combs of hard rubber over that threshold (9615112000), plastic combs over that threshold (9615113000), and hair slides with and without imitation gemstones (9615114000 and 9615115000). China is the dominant supplier by a wide margin, with Cambodia and Bangladesh representing significant lower-cost manufacturing sources. Goods from China in this category are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has contributed to sourcing shifts toward Southeast Asian alternatives.
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The threshold is based on the customs value per gross (144 units) of combs at the time of importation. Importers must calculate the per-gross unit value from the invoice and appraised value to determine whether goods fall under the lower-value or higher-value line. Mixed shipments with combs at different price points may require separate line entries.
Hair slides (also called barrettes or hair clips) are fastening or decorative accessories that hold hair in place without the toothed structure of a comb. Combs have a row of teeth for detangling or styling. Both are covered under 961511 when made of hard rubber or plastics, but they are classified on separate 10-digit lines, with hair slides further split based on whether they incorporate imitation gemstones.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $8.5M | $96K | -$8.4M |
| VIETNAM | $823K | -- | -$823K |
| BANGLADESH | $650K | -- | -$650K |
| CAMBODIA | $513K | -- | -$513K |
| CANADA | $2K | $506K | +$503K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9615114000 | HAIRSLIDES & THE LIKE,HARD RUBBR/PLAST,NO IMM GEMS | $6.3M | 14.53% | $852K |
| 9615115000 | HAIR SLIDES & THE LIKE,HARD RUBBER/PLAST,NESOI | $3.9M | 10.00% | $387K |
| 9615113000 | COMBS,VAL OVER $4.50 PR GROSS,PLASTIC | $1.2M | 14.94% | $170K |
| 9615111000 | COMBS,OF HARD RUBBR OR PLAST,VAL LT=$4.50 PR GROSS | $82K | 19.62% | $16K |
| 9615112000 | COMBS,VAL OVER $4.50 PR GROSS,OF HARD RUBBER | $31K | 15.21% | $5K |
HAIRSLIDES & THE LIKE,HARD RUBBR/PLAST,NO IMM GEMS
HAIR SLIDES & THE LIKE,HARD RUBBER/PLAST,NESOI
COMBS,VAL OVER $4.50 PR GROSS,PLASTIC
COMBS,OF HARD RUBBR OR PLAST,VAL LT=$4.50 PR GROSS
COMBS,VAL OVER $4.50 PR GROSS,OF HARD RUBBER
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9615110000 | COMBS, HAIR-SLIDES & ETC OF HARD RUBBER/PLASTICS | $1.3M |
COMBS, HAIR-SLIDES & ETC OF HARD RUBBER/PLASTICS
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HAND-OPERATED MECHANICAL FLOOR SWEEPER ETC, NESOI
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FELT TIPPED & OTHER POROUS-TIPPED PENS & MARKERS
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $5.2M | $289K | -$4.9M |
| New York | $1.4M | $88K | -$1.3M |
| Arizona | $1.1M | $17K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $938K | $64K | -$874K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $912K | $51K | -$861K |