U.S. imports of Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles of Hard Rubber or Plastics (HS 961511) totaled $17.9M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles of Hard Rubber or Plastics paid $2.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles of Hard Rubber or Plastics imports of $17.9M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.7M.
Last updated: August 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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3.1K import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$17.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $166.5M of Combs, Hair Slides & Similar Articles of Hard Rubber or Plastics and exported $12.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9615114000 | Hairslides & the Like, Hard Rubbr/Plast, No Imm Gems | $9.3M | 17.03% | 99.97% | $1.6M |
| 9615115000 | Hair Slides & the Like, Hard Rubber/Plast, NESOI | $6.5M | 12.35% | 98.85% | $807K |
| 9615113000 | Combs, Val Over $4.50 Pr Gross, Plastic | $1.8M | 17.00% | 100.00% | $302K |
| 9615111000 | Combs, of Hard Rubbr or Plast, Val Lt=$4.50 Pr Gross | $138K | 15.80% | 100.00% | $22K |
| 9615112000 | Combs, Val Over $4.50 Pr Gross, of Hard Rubber | $100K | 17.42% | 100.00% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9615110000 | Combs, Hair-Slides & Etc of Hard Rubber/Plastics | $1.0M |
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.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 9615
Subheading 961511 · $17.9M of $32.8M
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 91% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.30% of imports for consumption.