9615.11 - Of hard rubber or plastics:

This HTS category, 9615.11, specifically encompasses combs, hair-slides, and similar articles that are manufactured from hard rubber or plastics. These items are designed for the grooming, styling, or securing of hair. The "hard rubber or plastics" material designation is a critical factor for classification within this sub-heading, differentiating it from other materials used in similar hair accessories.

Within the broader heading of "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," this specific category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 9615.19 ("Other"). While 9615.19 would capture hair-slides and similar items made from materials *other than* hard rubber or plastics (such as metal, wood, or precious materials), 9615.11 is exclusively for those constructed from plastic or hard rubber.

This category further subdivides to clarify the types of articles included. The subcategories for "Combs" and "Other" indicate that while combs are a primary focus, the classification also extends to other hair accessories within the scope of hard rubber or plastics. These subdivisions help ensure precise classification by distinguishing between primary grooming tools like combs and other decorative or functional hair-securing items made of the specified materials.