Comb|HS Code

Comb harmonized system code

Product Overview The product under consideration is a Comb, classified under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 9615. This code specifically pertains to combs, hair-slides, and the like. The comb is a hand-held, toothed device primarily used for grooming, styling, and maintaining hair. The key characteristics of this comb include its physical size, number of teeth, and material composition, which could range from plastic, metal, or even wood. Within HS Code 9615, the comb falls into subcategories based on its specific materials and function such as dressing combs, pocket combs, or styling combs. The commercial applications of this product are widespread; it is predominantly used in personal grooming at homes, hair salons, beauty parlors, and even in the fashion and entertainment industries. The comb's market positioning is rooted in its functionality, affordability, and adaptability, providing an essential tool for maintaining hair hygiene and style. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The Comb falls under Chapter 96 of the Harmonized System (HS) Code, which includes miscellaneous manufactured articles. More specifically, it falls under Heading 9615, designated for Combs, hair-slides, and the like. The full 6-digit code for combs is 9615.11 or 9615.19, depending on if they are made of hard rubber or plastics, or other materials respectively. The classification rationale for this product is based on its material composition, function, and use. Trade considerations for combs typically involve protective packaging to prevent damage during shipping. Common packaging materials include plastic wrapping, cardboard boxes, or bubble wrap. As for quality standards, combs are expected to be free from defects such as sharp edges, broken teeth, and must be compliant with relevant health and safety regulations. These attributes ensure the product's compliance with World Trade Organisation (WTO) standards and customs documentation requirements, making it suitable for international trade.

Comb Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Pencils for cosmetic or toilet uses (Chapter 33); (b) Articles of Chapter 66 (for example, parts of umbrellas or walking-sticks); (c) Imitation jewellery (heading 71.17); (d) Parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39); (e) Cutlery or other articles of Chapter 82 with handles or other parts of carving or moulding materials; heading 96.01 or 96.02 applies, however, to separately presented handles or other parts of such articles; (f) Articles of Chapter 90 (for example, spectacle frames (heading 90.03), mathematical drawing pens (heading 90.17), brushes of a kind specialised for use in dentistry or for medical, surgical or veterinary purposes (heading 90.18)); (g) Articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clock or watch cases); (h) Musical instruments or parts or accessories thereof (Chapter 92); (ij) Articles of Chapter 93 (arms and parts thereof); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (toys, games, sports requisites); or (m) Works of art, collectors' pieces or antiques (Chapter 97). 2.- In heading 96.02 the expression “vegetable or mineral carving material” means : (a) Hard seeds, pips, hulls and nuts and similar vegetable materials of a kind used for carving (for example, corozo and dom); (b) Amber, meerschaum, agglomerated amber and agglomerated meerschaum, jet and mineral substitutes for jet. 3.- In heading 96.03 the expression “prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making” applies only to unmounted knots and tufts of animal hair, vegetable fibre or other material, which are ready for incorporation without division in brooms or brushes, or which require only such further minor processes as trimming to shape at the top, to render them ready for such incorporation. 4.- Articles of this Chapter, other than those of headings 96.01 to 96.06 or 96.15, remain classified in the Chapter whether or not composed wholly or partly of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, or precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed). However, headings 96.01 to 96.06 and 96.15 include articles in which natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed), precious metal or metal clad with precious metal constitute only minor constituents.