U.S. imports of electric hand-drying apparatus (HS 851633) totaled $698K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Electric Hand-Drying Apparatus paid $112K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 16.03% of the $698K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Electric Hand-Drying Apparatus imports of $698K in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $551K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCommercial and institutional hand dryers — including both warm-air and high-velocity jet-air models — classify at a single 10-digit line (8516330000) with no further US schedule subdivision. China dominates supply, with Taiwan and Spain also notable sources, reflecting both mass-market manufacturing and European premium-brand production. These units are typically subject to UL 1951 or equivalent safety certification requirements for commercial restroom equipment. Importers sourcing from China should account for Section 301 tariff exposure in landed-cost calculations, particularly for high-velocity models that have seen strong demand growth in commercial construction.
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Yes — both warm-air and high-velocity jet-air hand dryers classify under the same 10-digit line (8516330000), as the US schedule does not subdivide by drying technology or airspeed. The distinction matters commercially and for energy-efficiency claims, but it does not affect the tariff classification or applicable duty rate.
Electric hand dryers for commercial installation are generally required to meet UL 1951 (the standard for electric hand-drying appliances) or an equivalent NRTL certification. Products must also comply with applicable ADA accessibility guidelines if installed in public restrooms. Importers should obtain test certification documentation and confirm compliance before the first shipment to avoid CPSC enforcement or retailer rejection.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 14 of 14 in heading 8516
Subheading 851633 · $698K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516330000 | Electric Hand-Drying Apparatus | $698K | 16.03% | 100.00% | $112K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8516330000 | Electric Hand-Drying Apparatus | $819K |
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
$698KYoY · free account
Exports
$819KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.9M of Electric Hand-Drying Apparatus.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Spain together supply 84% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 16.03% of total import value.