9902.15.30 - Scissors, valued over $1.75/dozen, designed for use in pet grooming and presented with attached retail labeling or put up for retail sale as goods designed to cut pet hair (provided for in subheading 8213.00.90)

This HTS classification, 9902.15.30, pertains to a specific type of scissors intended for pet grooming. The defining characteristics for inclusion are their value, which must exceed $1.75 per dozen, and their presentation. These scissors are eligible for this classification when they are either equipped with attached retail labeling or are packaged and offered for sale directly to consumers as tools specifically designed for the cutting of pet hair. This provision is made under the context of temporary legislation and modifications proclaimed pursuant to trade agreements, reflecting specific import restrictions or treatments.

While the broader HTS system contains numerous categories for various types of scissors and cutting implements, this specific subheading is distinguished by its specialized application and the additional criteria related to value and retail presentation. Sibling categories within Chapter 99 typically represent temporary modifications or specialized provisions for a wide array of goods, often linked to trade policies or specific import programs, rather than the fundamental material or inherent function of the product itself. Therefore, the distinction lies in the *purpose* and *commercial presentation* of these pet grooming scissors, which are temporarily placed under this specific chapter for regulatory or policy reasons.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9902.15.30 is final based on the criteria outlined. Importers should ensure that the goods precisely meet the value threshold (over $1.75/dozen) and are presented in a manner indicative of retail sale for pet grooming. The underlying tariff classification for scissors generally would fall under Chapter 82, with this 9902 code acting as a supplementary provision.