U.S. imports of Electric Hair Dryers (HS 851631) totaled $38.0M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Electric Hair Dryers paid $5.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electric Hair Dryers imports of $38.0M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $30.5M.
Last updated: August 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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1.2K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 10 of 14 in heading 8516
Subheading 851631 · $38.0M of $1.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$38.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $354.9M of Electric Hair Dryers and exported $25.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516310000 | Electric Hair Dryers | $35.1M | 15.59% | 100.00% | $5.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8516310000 | Electric Hair Dryers | $1.9M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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China and Philippines together supply 78% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 15.59% of imports for consumption.