9615.90.20.00 - Nonthermic, nonornamental devices for curling the hair

This HTS category, 9615.90.20.00, specifically covers non-electric, non-heat-generating devices designed for curling hair. These items function through mechanical manipulation or manual winding of hair, rather than through the application of heat from an electrical element. Examples include traditional rollers that are applied to damp hair and allowed to dry, or clips and pins used to hold hair in place while it sets.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 9615.90.30.00, which is reserved exclusively for hairpins. While both are non-thermic hair accessories, this category encompasses a broader range of curling devices beyond simple pins, focusing on their primary function of creating curls or waves in the hair through non-electrical means. The key distinguishing factor is the purpose of "curling" as opposed to simply holding hair in place.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on understanding the specific criteria for inclusion within this code, emphasizing the non-thermic and non-ornamental nature of the hair-curling devices, and differentiating them from other hair accessories.