U.S. imports of Electrothermic Hairdressing & Hand-Drying Apparatus (SITC 77583) totaled $100.5M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Electrothermic Hairdressing & Hand-Drying Apparatus paid $14.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrothermic Hairdressing & Hand-Drying Apparatus imports of $100.5M in August 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $74.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHair dryers, curling irons, hot rollers, and similar electrothermic personal-care devices occupy a high-volume consumer electronics import segment subject to CPSC safety standards and, for many China-origin units, Section 301 tariffs. Buyers and importers must verify UL or equivalent electrical safety certification before entry, as non-compliant units can be refused or detained at the port. Product classification turns on whether the device is designed primarily for hairdressing versus hand-drying, since the two end-uses can attract different tariff treatment under the US HTS schedule.
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3.0K import shipments a month
Classification hinges on the device's principal design and intended use: hairdressing apparatus (hair dryers, curling wands, flat irons) is distinguished from hand-drying apparatus (warm-air hand dryers) by construction features such as nozzle shape, airflow volume, and heat settings. Importers should retain product specifications and marketing materials to support the declared classification, as CBP may request them during review.
Yes. Most electrothermic hairdressing and hand-drying apparatus originating in China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable List and rate with a licensed customs broker, as coverage and rates have been subject to revision.
Basic heading 159 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77583 · $100.5M of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Philippines together supply 85% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$100.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $881.0M of Electrothermic Hairdressing & Hand-Drying Apparatus.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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