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U.S. imports of electric flatirons (HS 851640) totaled $11.6M in May 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Electric Flatirons paid $1.5M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $12.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 2026 dataGarment and textile pressing irons — including both travel-size and full-size models — are split across two active 10-digit lines: travel-type flatirons (8516402000) and all other electric flatirons (8516404000). China is the dominant supplier, with France and Hungary representing European premium-brand production — notably from manufacturers like SEB/Tefal and Philips — and Indonesia and Vietnam rounding out the supply base. Chinese-origin flatirons are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has influenced sourcing decisions for value-tier products. The travel-versus-standard distinction at the 10-digit level turns on voltage compatibility, compact form factor, and packaging marketed for portability rather than household use.
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CBP generally considers a flatiron 'travel type' when it is designed with dual-voltage capability (110–240V), a compact or foldable form factor, and packaging or marketing that emphasizes portability for travelers. A standard household iron sold in a retail box without dual-voltage or folding features would typically fall under 8516404000. Importers should document voltage specifications and product marketing materials to support the classification.
France and Hungary are home to major European appliance manufacturing operations — including facilities associated with the SEB Group (Tefal, Rowenta) — that produce premium-tier steam and dry irons exported globally. These origins reflect brand-driven manufacturing rather than cost-driven sourcing, and their products typically occupy the upper price segments of the US market alongside Chinese-made value-tier units.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516404000 | ELECTRIC FLATIRONS, NESOI | $9.1M | 11.96% | $1.1M |
| 8516402000 | ELECTRIC FLATIRONS, TRAVEL TYPE | $396K | 10.00% | $40K |
ELECTRIC FLATIRONS, NESOI
ELECTRIC FLATIRONS, TRAVEL TYPE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8516400000 | ELECTRIC FLATIRONS | $649K |
ELECTRIC FLATIRONS
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.7M | $221K | -$2.5M |
| Pennsylvania | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| Mississippi | $965K | $8K | -$957K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.6M | -- | -$2.6M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.8M | $5K | -$1.8M |