Mannequin Head

🧍‍♀️ Mannequin Head (Mannequins and Parts Thereof)

🌐 HS Code Reference & Customs Clearance Guide | 2026 Latest Tariff Breakdown | Professional Import Strategy
📌 One: Product Definition & Classification – Do You Really Know What a "Mannequin Head" Is?

A mannequin head is a lifelike or stylized head-shaped form used primarily in fashion retail, window displays, and clothing fittings. It's not a human head — it's a non-living, non-functional display figure made from materials like plastic, fiberglass, foam, or rubber.

In international trade, mannequin heads are classified under HS Code 9615.90.40.00 or 9615.90.60.00, depending on material and whether they are set with imitation gemstones.

⚠️ Key Distinction:
- If the head is made of rubber or plastic and not set with imitation pearls/gemstones → 9615.90.40.00
- If the head is made of other materials (e.g., wood, metal, fabric) or not rubber/plastic, or set with imitation stones → 9615.90.60.00

🔍 Important Note:
- Mannequin heads are NOT classified under 8516 (which covers electrical appliances like hair dryers or curling irons), even if they resemble styling tools.
- Parts of mannequins (e.g., detachable heads, limbs) are also subject to the same rules.

📦 Two: HS Code Classification Details (2026 Latest Tariff Authority Table)

✅ Critical Rule:
- If the mannequin head is made of rubber or plastic AND does NOT have imitation pearls/gemstones → MUST use 9615.90.40.00
- If it’s made of any other material OR has imitation stones → Use 9615.90.60.00

💰 Three: 2026 Latest Tariff Rate Breakdown (With附加 Taxes & Policy Clauses)

✅ Applicable Country: United States (US)
✅ Origin: China (CN)
✅ Effective Date: November 10, 2025 (and onward)

🎯 1. 9615.90.40.00 — Rubber/Plastic Mannequin Head (No Imitation Stones)

📌 Explanation:
- This is a low-tariff category — one of the few non-301 or IEPA-affected items in the mannequin space.
- No additional USITC or IEEPA taxes apply, making it very favorable for importers.
- Even if the product is from China, no extra 25% or 10% is added.

🎯 2. 9615.90.60.00 — Other Mannequin Heads (All Other Cases)

📌 Note:
- This rate is double the previous one — so material choice is critical.
- Even if the head is made of plastic, but has imitation gemstones, it must be declared under 9615.90.60.00 — even if the rest of the body is plastic.
- No extra 301 or IEPA taxes — but 11% base rate applies.

🛠️ Four: Customs Clearance Best Practices (Pro Tips to Avoid Delays)

✅ 1. Must-Have Documentation (Don’t Skip Any!)

✅ 2.申报技巧（Key Rules to Remember）

🔥 "Material Matters, Stones Change the Code!"

✅ Pro Tip:
Use exact product descriptions in your invoice:

"Plastic Mannequin Head, 18 inches, not set with imitation pearls or gemstones, for retail display, Model XYZ"

✅ 3. Special Cases & Solutions

🌍 Five: Global Market Customs Comparison (2026)

📌 Conclusion:
- The U.S. is the only market with a meaningful tariff difference (5.3% vs 11.0%)
- No country applies 301 or IEPA tariffs to mannequin heads — unlike electronics or textiles
- China-origin products are NOT penalized — unlike many other categories

📌 Six: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them (Learn from Others’ Errors)

❌ Mistake 1: Declaring a plastic head with fake gemstones as 9615.90.40.00
👉 Result: Customs reclassifies → additional duties + penalties + delays

❌ Mistake 2: Not disclosing imitation stones on the invoice
👉 Result: Audit risk, possible seizure, or refund claims

❌ Mistake 3: Splitting a mannequin into “head” and “body” to reduce tariff
👉 Result: Violation of "composite goods" rule → fines + reclassification

❌ Mistake 4: Using vague terms like “display figure” or “mannequin” without material details
👉 Result: Customs cannot verify HS Code → delayed release

✅ Correct Approach:

Use clear, detailed language:

"Plastic Mannequin Head, 17 inches, not set with imitation pearls or gemstones, for retail display, Model ABC, 10 units per carton"

🎯 Seven: Final Verdict – Precision Pays Off!

🎯 Remember the Golden Rule:

🔹 "If it’s plastic and no stones → 9615.90.40.00 at 5.3%"
🔹 "If it has stones or other material → 9615.90.60.00 at 11.0%"
🔹 "No 301 or IEPA tax — so no 25% or 10% surprise!"

📌 Pro Tip:

If your mannequin head is made in Vietnam, Mexico, or Thailand, you may qualify for lower tariffs under trade agreements — always check CO origin.

📣 Take Action Now:

📞 Contact a licensed customs broker + provide product photos + request HS Code pre-ruling
🚀 Avoid delays, reduce risk, and save thousands in unnecessary duties!

✨ Smart Importing Starts with Smart Classification!
💼 Your next shipment’s success depends on one line: the HS Code.