Hair Pins, Curling Pins, Curling Grips, Non-Electric Hair Curlers & Parts

Non-thermic curling devices work without heat — they rely on mechanical tension, moisture, or chemical processes to set a curl. Electrically operated curlers that generate heat (curling irons, hot rollers) are excluded from 961590 and classify under heading 8516 as electrothermic appliances. The presence or absence of an electrical heating element is the key physical test.

Yes, when imported separately. Parts of combs and similar articles of rubber or plastic (without gemstones) classify under 9615904000, while other parts fall under 9615906000. If parts are imported together with finished articles as a set, classification follows the article that gives the set its essential character, but separate parts shipments must be classified on their own merits.