Product classification
HS code for Hair slide: 9615.19
Combs, hair slides and the like, of other than hard rubber or plastics.
Classification of hair slide under HS 9615.19
Hair slides are classified under HS code 9615.19, which falls within Chapter 96 of the Harmonized System. This chapter encompasses various manufactured articles, and heading 9615 specifically addresses combs, hair-slides, and similar items used for grooming or hair decoration. The classification logic depends primarily on the material composition of the product. While 9615.11 is reserved for items made of hard rubber or plastics, 9615.19 serves as the residual category for hair slides made of any other material. This includes base metals, wood, or composite materials. The primary function of the item—to hold hair in place or provide decoration within the hair—dictates its placement here rather than in general hardware or jewelry categories. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) suggest that the specific heading for hair-slides (9615) takes precedence over more general headings for the materials they are made of, such as wood (Chapter 44) or base metal (Section XV). Even if the slide is highly decorative, it remains under 9615 unless it incorporates precious metals or stones, which would potentially move it to Chapter 71.
- Covers
- Metal hair slides and barrettes
- Wooden hair pins and slides
- Base metal hair clips with glass ornamentation
- Decorative hair slides made of bone or ivory
- Fabric-covered metal hair slides
- 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. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 9615.11, which is strictly for hair slides made of plastics or hard rubber. Importers often use 9615.11 for all hair accessories, but if the slide is made of steel, brass, or wood, 9615.19 must be used. Additionally, if a hair slide is made of precious metal or plated with precious metal, it might be classified under 7117 for imitation jewelry or 7113 for articles of jewelry. However, Note 2 to Chapter 96 generally directs hair-slides to 9615 unless they contain pearls, precious or semi-precious stones.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961519 (the code used for hair slide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961519 (the code used for hair slide) 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 slide.
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 slide
Brazil classifies hair slide 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 slide
What is the HS code for Hair slide?
The HS code for Hair slide is 961519 (Combs, hair slides and the like; of other than hard rubber or plastics). The HS code for a hair slide made of materials other than plastic or hard rubber is 9615.19.
How do I classify Hair slide for customs?
Hair slide 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.
Does this code include plastic hair clips?
No, plastic hair clips and slides are classified under HS code 9615.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of hair slide (HS 961519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961519 (the code used for hair slide) 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 slide (HS 961519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961519 (the code used for hair slide) 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 slide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961519 for Hair slide 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 slide in Brazil?
In Brazil, hair slide (HS 961519) is classified under NCM 9615.19.00.