Find HS Code and trade information for silk curler set

Silk Curler Set

A silk curler set is a hair styling tool designed to curl hair without the use of heat, relying instead on the natural properties of silk to shape and hold curls. These sets typically consist of silk strips or rods, often accompanied by clips or ties to secure them in place.

Material

The primary material is silk, specifically 100% mulberry silk is preferred due to its smooth texture and lower friction. This minimizes damage to the hair compared to traditional curlers made of plastic or metal. Some sets may incorporate a silk blend or a satin core for added durability, but pure silk is valued for its gentleness. The clips or ties used to secure the curlers are often made of plastic, metal, or fabric-covered materials.

Purpose

The main purpose of a silk curler set is to create curls or waves in hair without the damaging effects of heat. Heat styling can cause dryness, breakage, and frizz; silk curlers offer a gentler alternative. They are particularly suitable for individuals with fine, fragile, or color-treated hair.

Function

Silk curlers function by wrapping damp hair around the silk strips or rods. The silk’s smoothness reduces friction, preventing tangling and breakage. As the hair dries, it conforms to the shape of the curler, creating a curl. The silk also absorbs a small amount of moisture, aiding in the drying process. The curls formed are typically softer and looser than those achieved with heat styling.

Usage Scenarios

• Overnight Styling: The most common usage is to apply the curlers to damp hair before bed and remove them in the morning for ready-to-wear curls.
• Heatless Styling: Ideal for individuals seeking to avoid heat damage.
• Travel: Lightweight and portable, making them convenient for travel.
• Fine or Damaged Hair: Suitable for hair types prone to breakage or dryness.
• Creating Natural-Looking Curls: Produces softer, more relaxed curls compared to heat-styled curls.

Common Types

• Silk Strips: Long, narrow strips of silk that are tied around sections of hair. These are versatile and can create a variety of curl sizes.
• Silk Rods: Cylindrical rods covered in silk. They come in various diameters to produce different curl sizes. Often include a wire inside for shaping.
• Silk Scrunchies with Rods: Scrunchies containing a flexible rod inside, allowing for curling while also minimizing creases.
• Adjustable Silk Curlers: Curlers with adjustable lengths or diameters to accommodate different hair lengths and desired curl sizes.
• Pre-tied Silk Curlers: Curlers that come with pre-tied knots for easier application.

The declared goods are a set of curlers made from silk. These are used for hairstyling, specifically to create curls or waves in hair. They are likely to be used in personal grooming or professional hair salons.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 6505009030: Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Other: Other Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (759).

  • 65: Textiles, textile articles, sets for weaving, embroidering or knitting, made-up textile articles; technical textiles.
  • 05: Knitted or crocheted hats and other headgear.
  • 009030: Specifically for items containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. This code may be applicable if the curler set is constructed primarily from silk fabric.

• 8516320020: 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: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus: Other hairdressing apparatus Curlers.

  • 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recording or reproducing apparatus, television-image multiplier tubes, kinescopes, picture tubes for which no other heading is specified.
  • 16: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus.
  • 320020: Specifically for other hairdressing apparatus, including curlers. This code applies if the curler set is electrically heated.

• 3926903500: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Beads, bugles and spangles, not strung (except temporarily) and not set; articles thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Other.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Other articles of plastics.
  • 903500: Specifically for beads, bugles, and spangles, or articles thereof. This code may be applicable if the curler set contains plastic components.

Regarding HS code 6505009030, please note that the curler set must contain 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste to be classified under this code.

Regarding HS code 8516320020, if the curler set is electrically heated, this code is applicable.

Regarding HS code 3926903500, if the curler set contains plastic components, this code may be applicable.