U.S. imports of Electric Hair Clippers with Self-Contained Motor (HS 851020) totaled $21.7M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Electric Hair Clippers with Self-Contained Motor paid $5.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electric Hair Clippers with Self-Contained Motor imports of $21.7M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSubject to Section 301 tariffs given predominant sourcing from China, electric hair clippers with self-contained motors span both consumer grooming and professional barbering markets, as well as agricultural and horticultural shearing applications. The US schedule distinguishes agricultural/horticultural clippers (8510201000) from general-purpose units (8510209000), a split that matters for classification when the same clipper body is marketed across both end uses. Importers should confirm the intended application at entry, as misclassification between the agricultural and consumer lines is a recurring audit issue.
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1.0K import shipments a month
The HTS separates clippers principally designed for agricultural or horticultural use (8510201000) from all other electric hair clippers (8510209000). Classification turns on the intended end use and design specifications — clippers marketed and designed for livestock shearing fall under the agricultural line, while those for human grooming fall under the general line. Supporting documentation such as product catalogs or technical specs can be critical if CBP questions the classification.
Yes. Electric hair clippers sourced from China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable list and rate at the time of entry, as Section 301 coverage and exclusions have been revised multiple times.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8510
Subheading 851020 · $21.7M of $50.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8510209000 | Hair Clippers, Electric, NESOI | $21.1M | 24.16% | 100.00% | $5.1M |
| 8510201000 | Hair Clippers, Electric, Agriculture/Horticulture | $312K | 13.98% | 100.00% | $44K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8510200000 | Electric Hair Clippers | $6.1M |
Electric Hair Clippers
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
$21.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $224.7M of Electric Hair Clippers with Self-Contained Motor and exported $71.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Indonesia together supply 64% of it. China pays 40.8% duty; Netherlands 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 24.01% of imports for consumption.