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Roll Comb

A roll comb, also known as a hair roller comb or a curling comb, is a hair styling tool designed to create curls or waves in hair. It combines the functionality of a comb and a hair roller, typically employing heated cylinders to set the hair.

Material:

• Cylinders: Commonly made of ceramic, tourmaline, or metal (often aluminum). Ceramic and tourmaline are favored for even heat distribution and reduced heat damage. Metal rollers heat up quickly but can be less gentle on hair.
• Body/Handle: Typically constructed from plastic or heat-resistant materials.
• Heating Element: An electrical resistance wire provides the heat source.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a roll comb is to curl, wave, or add volume to hair. They offer a versatile styling option for various hair lengths and types.

Function:

Roll combs operate by heating cylinders that are integrated into a comb-like structure. Hair is sectioned and rolled around these heated cylinders, which set the hair's shape as it cools. The comb teeth help to hold the hair in place during the rolling process. Many models feature adjustable temperature settings to accommodate different hair types and desired curl intensity.

Usage Scenarios:

• Home Styling: Commonly used for personal hair styling.
• Salons: Employed by professional hairstylists for creating a variety of curled hairstyles.
• Travel: Compact models are available for convenient styling on the go.
• Creating Different Curl Styles: Can be used to create tight curls, loose waves, volume, or root lift depending on technique and roller size.

Common Types:

• Heated Roll Combs: These are the most prevalent type, utilizing electricity to heat the cylinders.
• Steam Roll Combs: These models incorporate steam to help set the curls, offering a gentler styling option.
• Self-Heating Roll Combs: Less common, these rely on a chemical reaction to generate heat.
• Single Barrel Roll Combs: Feature a single, larger cylinder for creating larger curls or waves.
• Multi-Barrel Roll Combs: Equipped with multiple cylinders for creating a variety of curl sizes and styles simultaneously.
• Retractable Roll Combs: Feature cylinders that retract into the comb body for easy storage and portability.

The declared goods are identified as a “roll comb”. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 9615111000: This HS code falls under Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Specifically, it covers combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof. The subheading 9615111000 further specifies Combs, hair-slides and the like: Of hard rubber or plastics: Combs: Valued not over $4.50 per gross.

  • Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • Heading 9615: Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof.
  • Subheading 961511: Combs, hair-slides and the like: Of hard rubber or plastics: Combs.
  • The tariff details indicate a base duty of 14.4¢/gross + 2%, with an additional 30.0% duty applied after April 2, 2025.

• 9615113000: This HS code also falls under Chapter 96, Heading 9615. It specifies Combs, hair-slides and the like: Of hard rubber or plastics: Combs: Valued over $4.50 per gross: Other.

  • Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • Heading 9615: Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof.
  • Subheading 961511: Combs, hair-slides and the like: Of hard rubber or plastics: Combs.
  • The tariff details indicate a base duty of 28.8¢/gross + 4.6%, with an additional 30.0% duty applied after April 2, 2025.

• 8516320020: This HS code falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Specifically, it covers electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus: Other hairdressing apparatus Curlers.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8516: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof.
  • Subheading 851632: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus: Other hairdressing apparatus.
  • The tariff details indicate a base duty of 3.9%, with an additional 30.0% duty applied after April 2, 2025.

Important Note: The applicable HS code will depend on the material composition (hard rubber or plastics vs. other materials) and whether the comb is electrically heated. If the comb is valued over $4.50 per gross, HS code 9615113000 would be more appropriate. If the comb is an electrically heated curler, HS code 8516320020 would be more appropriate.