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U.S. imports of electric hair dryers (HS 851631) totaled $24.6M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Electric Hair Dryers paid $2.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $20.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electric Hair Dryers imports of $24.6M in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $27.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified at a single 10-digit line (8516310000), electric hair dryers are a high-volume consumer appliance category where China and Vietnam together supply the overwhelming majority of US imports. Products must comply with UL 859 or equivalent electrical safety standards and are subject to FCC Part 15 requirements if they incorporate wireless or digital components. Chinese-origin hair dryers carry Section 301 tariff exposure, which has accelerated sourcing shifts toward Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Retail buyers and importers should confirm that country-of-origin marking and energy input labeling meet US FTC and CBP requirements before shipment.
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Hair dryers sold in the US are generally required to meet UL 859 (the standard for household electric personal grooming appliances) or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) certification. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) also mandates immersion protection (ALCI) devices on hair dryers sold for bathroom use. Importers should obtain test reports and certification documentation from the manufacturer before the first shipment.
Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods have prompted many importers to shift production to Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Cambodia — all of which appear among the top suppliers for this heading. However, CBP scrutiny of country-of-origin claims has intensified, so importers must ensure that substantial transformation genuinely occurs in the declared origin country and maintain supporting manufacturing records.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $15.1M | -- | -$15.1M |
| VIETNAM | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| PHILIPPINES | $2.5M | -- | -$2.5M |
| CAMBODIA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| MALAYSIA | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516310000 | ELECTRIC HAIR DRYERS | $24.6M | 12.89% | $2.6M |
ELECTRIC HAIR DRYERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8516310000 | ELECTRIC HAIR DRYERS | $2.6M |
ELECTRIC HAIR DRYERS
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $8.3M | $239K | -$8.1M |
| Arizona | $4.4M | $13K | -$4.4M |
| Ohio | $3.5M | $236K | -$3.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $10.5M | $39K | -$10.5M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $4.7M | -- | -$4.7M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |