9615.19 - Other:

Heading 9615.19 encompasses a diverse range of hair accessories not specifically enumerated under the preceding subheading 9615.11. This category primarily includes combs and hair-slides, and similar articles, that are not manufactured from hard rubber or plastics. Therefore, items falling under this heading would typically be made from materials such as wood, metal, bone, horn, or ivory, provided they are not otherwise classified. The defining characteristic is the absence of hard rubber or plastic as the primary constituent material for these specific hair adornments.

Distinguishing 9615.19 from its sibling, 9615.11, is crucial. While 9615.11 explicitly covers combs and hair-slides made of hard rubber or plastics, 9615.19 serves as the residual category for these types of articles when they are fashioned from other materials. This distinction is based solely on the material composition, ensuring that items of similar function but differing construction are correctly placed within the tariff schedule.

The subcategory 9615.19.60.00, "Other," represents the specific classification for combs and hair-slides within this heading. This further subdivision suggests that within the broad scope of non-hard rubber/plastic hair accessories, there might be finer distinctions or specific types of combs and slides that are accounted for under this "other" designation. This level of detail is important for accurately identifying and reporting imported or exported goods.