U.S. imports of electric flatirons (HS 851640) totaled $11.8M in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Electric Flatirons paid $1.7M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 14.45% of the $11.8M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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466 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 11 of 14 in heading 8516
Subheading 851640 · $11.8M of $1.0B
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516404000 | Electric Flatirons, NESOI | $10.8M | 14.63% | 101.73% | $1.6M |
| 8516402000 | Electric Flatirons, Travel Type | $966K | 12.39% | 100.00% | $120K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8516400000 | Electric Flatirons | $667K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$667KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $127.3M of Electric Flatirons.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Indonesia together supply 91% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.0200% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.45% of total import value.