## Common ground
All options describe hair strips or streaks made from different materials or forms, used for decorative or stylistic purposes.
## Options at a glance
**3926.20 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from plastic, often rigid or semi-rigid.
- **Typical examples:** Plastic hair clips, molded hair streaks, synthetic hair extensions with plastic bases.
- **Best fit when:** The product is visibly plastic, not flexible like fabric or rubber.
**4016.99 – Vulcanised rubber (not hard)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from soft, elastic vulcanised rubber, commonly used for stretchy bands.
- **Typical examples:** Rubber hair ties with decorative streaks, stretchy hair bands with colored inserts.
- **Best fit when:** The product is flexible and stretchy, made of rubber-like material.
**5609.00 – Rubber core with man-made yarns**
- **Defining trait:** Features a rubber core wrapped in synthetic braided yarns for texture and durability.
- **Typical examples:** Braided rubber hair bands with colorful yarns, decorative stretchy hair accessories.
- **Best fit when:** The product has a visible braided or textured outer layer over a rubber core.
**6117.80 – Knitted textile**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed using knitting techniques, soft and flexible.
- **Typical examples:** Knitted hair bands, crocheted streaks, soft fabric hair accessories.
- **Best fit when:** The product looks like woven or knitted fabric.
**6217.10 – Non-knitted textile**
- **Defining trait:** Made from woven or non-knitted fabric, often stiffer than knitted types.
- **Typical examples:** Woven ribbon hair bands, flat fabric strips, embroidered hair accessories.
- **Best fit when:** The product is flat, stiff, and made of stitched or woven fabric.
**9505.90 – Festive/entertainment articles**
- **Defining trait:** Designed for costumes, parties, or events like Halloween or Carnival.
- **Typical examples:** Halloween hairbands with fake blood, 4th of July scrunchies, samba feather headbands.
- **Best fit when:** The product is clearly part of a costume or themed event accessory.
**9615.1X – Base metals**
- **Defining trait:** Made from metal (e.g., aluminum, steel), often used for decorative clips or fasteners.
- **Typical examples:** Metal hair clips with colored streaks, metallic hairpins with decorative elements.
- **Best fit when:** The product contains visible metal parts or is rigid and metallic.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Flexibility | Construction | Primary Use |
|-------|----------------|--------------|---------------|--------------|
| 3926.20 | Plastic | Rigid/semi-rigid | Molded | General decoration |
| 4016.99 | Rubber | Stretchy | Solid rubber | Functional bands |
| 5609.00 | Rubber + yarn | Stretchy | Braided wrap | Textured bands |
| 6117.80 | Knitted fabric | Soft, flexible | Knitted | Soft accessories |
| 6217.10 | Woven fabric | Stiff | Woven/stitched | Flat, structured |
| 9505.90 | Mixed (often fabric) | Varies | Themed design | Festive/costume use |
| 9615.1X | Metal | Rigid | Metal parts | Decorative clips |
## How to choose
- Is it made of plastic? → 3926.20
- Is it stretchy and rubber-like? → 4016.99 or 5609.00
- Does it have a braided yarn exterior over rubber? → 5609.00
- Is it knitted or crocheted? → 6117.80
- Is it flat, stiff, and woven? → 6217.10
- Is it clearly for Halloween, Carnival, or a costume? → 9505.90
- Does it contain visible metal parts? → 9615.1X
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A festive hairband made of fabric may fit both 6117.80/6217.10 and 9505.90.
- A knitted hair band with metal clips could fit 6117.80 and 9615.1X.
- **Priority:** Use the MAIN function or most defining feature (e.g., material vs. use). If it’s a costume item, prioritize 9505.90 even if made of fabric