Product classification
HS code for Hair clip: 9615.19
Combs, hair slides and the like, of other than hard rubber or plastics.
Classification of hair clip under HS 9615.19
Hair clips made of materials other than plastic or hard rubber are classified under HS code 9615.19. Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9615 is specifically for combs, hair-slides, and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516. Within this heading, the code 9615.11 is for items made of hard rubber or plastics, while 9615.19 is the residual category for those made of other materials, such as base metal (often steel or brass), wood, or bone. The classification depends primarily on the function of the item (holding hair) and secondarily on the material composition. Metal hair clips, even if decorated, are generally placed here unless they contain precious metals or stones that would push them into Chapter 71 (Jewelry). The General Interpretative Rules (GRI) 1 and 6 are applied here, as the heading specifically names the product type, and the subheading differentiates based on material. These items are considered grooming or adornment accessories rather than apparel or jewelry in the primary sense.
- Covers
- Metal snap hair clips
- Wooden hair slides
- Decorative metal bobby pins
- Brass hair claws
- Metal alligator clips for hair styling
- Also under 9615.19
- Kent handmade combs (cellulose acetate)
- Mason Pearson combs (some models)
- Tek wooden combs
- various artisanal metal hairpins
- Acca Kappa wooden combs
- France Luxe hair accessories.
Codes often confused with 9615.19
Common mistake. Hair clips are frequently misclassified under 9615.11 if the importer does not distinguish between plastic and metal materials. They are also often incorrectly placed in 7117.19 as imitation jewelry; however, Chapter 96 is more specific for hair-slides. If the clip is made of precious metal, it must be classified under 7113.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961519 (the code used for hair clip), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961519 (the code used for hair clip) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961519, not only hair clip.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $616M 76% of world exports
- 2 Germany $25M 3.1% of world exports
- 3 Italy $24M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $813M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $97M 15% of world imports
- 2 Japan $39M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $37M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $632M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for hair clip
Brazil classifies hair clip under NCM 9615.19.00: HS 9615.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hair clip
What is the HS code for Hair clip?
The HS code for Hair clip is 961519 (Combs, hair slides and the like; of other than hard rubber or plastics).
How do I classify Hair clip for customs?
Hair clip is classified under HS code 961519 — Combs, hair slides and the like; of other than hard rubber or plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a metal hair clip?
A hair clip made of base metal is classified under HS code 9615.19.
Are hair clips with textile decorations classified here?
Yes, if the essential character of the item is a hair-slide or clip, it remains in 9615.19 even if it features textile ribbons or bows.
Which countries are the top exporters of hair clip (HS 961519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961519 (the code used for hair clip) in UN Comtrade data were China ($616M, 76% of world exports), Germany ($25M) and Italy ($24M). World exports came to about $813M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of hair clip (HS 961519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961519 (the code used for hair clip) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($97M, 15% of world imports), Japan ($39M) and Germany ($37M). World imports came to about $632M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Hair clip the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961519 for Hair clip is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for hair clip in Brazil?
In Brazil, hair clip (HS 961519) is classified under NCM 9615.19.00.