9615.11.40.00 - Not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones

This HTS subheading covers combs, hair-slides, and similar articles for styling or managing hair, specifically those not adorned with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones. These items are generally made from hard rubber or plastics and fall under the broader category of personal grooming accessories. The classification emphasizes the absence of decorative elements like imitation pearls or gemstones, which would direct the classification to a different subheading.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, HTS 9615.11.50.00 ("Other"), is crucial. While the "Other" category would encompass any remaining items within the "Of hard rubber or plastics" subheading that do not fit into more specific classifications, this particular subheading is defined by its exclusion of imitation pearls and gemstones. Therefore, if a comb or hair-slide made of plastic or hard rubber is decorated with such imitation materials, it would be classified under the "Other" subheading, not here.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is finalized at this level based on the material (hard rubber or plastics), the product type (combs, hair-slides, etc.), and the specific exclusion of imitation pearls or imitation gemstones as decorative elements. Examples include simple plastic combs, barrettes, or bobby pins made of plastic or hard rubber that do not feature any imitation gem embellishments.