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HSChapter 85
U.S. imports of electric hair-removing appliances with self-contained motor (HS 851030) totaled $2.1M in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Electric Hair-Removing Appliances with Self-Contained Motor paid $252K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electric Hair-Removing Appliances with Self-Contained Motor imports of $2.1M in July 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataEpilators, electric wax-strip devices, and similar motorized depilatory appliances all classify under a single 10-digit line (8510300000), making this one of the more straightforward headings in Chapter 85 from a classification standpoint. The consumer personal-care market drives most import volume, with product differentiation based on motor speed, attachment count, and wet/dry capability rather than tariff line. Section 301 exposure applies to units of Chinese origin, so country-of-origin documentation is a key compliance focus for importers sourcing from Asia.
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148 shipments/mo
Classification of combination grooming devices depends on the essential character or principal function. A device whose primary function is hair removal by epilation would typically fall under 851030, while one primarily designed as a shaver would fall under 851010. Importers should review the product's marketing materials, design specifications, and any applicable CBP rulings before declaring the classification.
CBP may request manufacturer's affidavits, production records, or bills of materials to substantiate origin, particularly for goods assembled in third countries using Chinese-origin components. A substantial transformation analysis is typically required when components and final assembly occur in different countries.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8510300000 | Hair-Removing Appliances With Electric Motor | $2.1M | 12.14% | 100.76% | $252K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8510300000 | Hair-Removing Appliances With Electric Motor | $569K |
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
$2.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$569KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Germany together supply 96% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 12.14%.