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Nail Art Tools Collection

A nail art tools collection encompasses a range of implements used to create designs and decorations on fingernails and toenails. These collections vary in size and complexity, ranging from basic starter kits to professional-grade sets containing dozens of specialized instruments.

Materials:

Tools are commonly constructed from:

• Stainless Steel: Durable, corrosion-resistant, and easily sterilizable; used for cuticle pushers, nippers, and some detailing tools.
• Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive; often used for handles, dotting tools, and stencils.
• Wood: Typically used for orange wood sticks, used for cleaning and shaping.
• Bristle (Natural or Synthetic): Found in brushes for applying polish, gel, and paints.
• Metal Alloys (e.g., Tungsten Carbide): Used in electric nail drills for filing and shaping.
• Silicone: Used for stamp heads and practice surfaces.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of these tools is to facilitate the creation of decorative nail art, including:

• Applying Polish/Gel: Achieving smooth, even coverage and precise lines.
• Creating Designs: Implementing patterns, gradients, and intricate artwork.
• Shaping & Refining: Perfecting nail shape and removing excess product.
• Adding Embellishments: Incorporating gems, stickers, and other decorative elements.

Function (Common Tools & Their Uses):

• Cuticle Pusher: Gently pushes back and lifts cuticles to prepare the nail surface.
• Cuticle Nipper: Trims dead or excess cuticle skin.
• Nail Clippers/Scissors: Shapes and trims nails.
• Nail File: Smooths and refines nail edges and surfaces. Available in various grits (coarseness levels).
• Buffing Block: Smooths the nail surface for polish application and adds shine.
• Dotting Tools: Creates dots, flowers, and other small designs. Come in various sizes.
• Striping Brush: Creates thin, precise lines and intricate patterns.
• Detailing Brushes: Used for painting complex designs and adding fine details.
• Orange Wood Sticks: Cleaning excess polish, applying glitter, and assisting with design placement.
• Stencils: Creates patterns and designs using polish or gel.
• Stamps & Stamp Polish: Transfers pre-designed images onto the nail.
• Rhinestone Picker/Wax Pencil: Picks up and applies rhinestones and other embellishments.
• Electric Nail Drill: Used for filing, shaping, buffing, and removing gel polish.
• UV/LED Lamp: Cures gel polish.

Usage Scenarios:

• Home Manicures: Individuals creating nail art for personal use.
• Professional Nail Salons: Nail technicians providing services to clients.
• Nail Art Competitions: Artists showcasing their skills and creativity.
• Nail Art Education: Students learning nail art techniques.

Common Types (Collection Variations):

• Starter Kits: Basic sets containing essential tools for beginners (clippers, file, cuticle pusher, polish).
• Gel Polish Kits: Include tools specific to gel polish application (LED/UV lamp, gel polishes, gel remover).
• Acrylic Nail Kits: Contain tools for applying and shaping acrylic nails (acrylic powder, liquid monomer, brushes).
• Professional Sets: Comprehensive collections with a wide range of specialized tools for advanced techniques.
• Travel Kits: Compact sets for on-the-go manicures.
• Specialty Kits: Focused on specific techniques (e.g., stamping, water marbling).

The declared goods are a collection of tools used for nail art, encompassing items for manicure, pedicure, and decorative nail applications. These tools are designed for personal or professional nail care and aesthetic enhancement.

The following HS codes are relevant to this collection, based on the provided reference material:

• 8214203000: This HS code covers “Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof: Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files), and parts thereof: Cuticle or cornknives, cuticle pushers, nail files, nailcleaners, nail nippers and clippers, all the foregoing used for manicure or pedicure purposes, and parts thereof”. This includes individual manicure and pedicure tools like cuticle knives, pushers, files, and clippers. The base tariff is 4.0%, with a 0.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 34.0%.

• 8214209000: This HS code covers “Other articles of cutlery…: Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files), and parts thereof: Manicure and pedicure sets, and combinations thereof: Other”. This applies to complete sets or combinations of manicure/pedicure tools. The base tariff is 4.1%, with a 0.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 34.1%.

• 3924104000: This HS code covers “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other”. If any nail art tools are made of plastic, this code may be applicable. The base tariff is 3.4%, with a 0.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 33.4%.

• 3924905650: This HS code covers “Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Other”. If any nail art tools are made of plastic and do not fall under the 'Tableware and kitchenware' category, this code may be applicable. The base tariff is 3.4%, with a 7.5% additional tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 40.9%.