HS code for electric toothbrush
The U.S. HS code for an electric toothbrush is usually 8509.80.50.45 (rechargeable), with a 4.2% general duty and an estimated total of 16.7% from China and 16.7% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.7% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable | 8509.80.50.45 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
- 8509.80.50.45: Electric toothbrushes
What decides the code
A rechargeable electric toothbrush is an electromechanical domestic appliance with a self-contained electric motor, classified under heading 8509, specifically 8509.80.50.45.
- The toothbrush has a self-contained electric motor built into the handle, which places it in heading 8509 as an electromechanical domestic appliance.
- It is a household personal care appliance, not a vacuum cleaner of heading 8508, so it falls in the Other appliances group under 8509.80.
- The unit is rechargeable with the motor and battery contained in the brush itself, which fits the specific line 8509.80.50.45 for electric toothbrushes.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 8509.80.50.45 as a general Other appliance without confirming the electric toothbrush description is wrong when the line names electric toothbrushes directly.
- Putting the toothbrush in heading 9603 with manual toothbrushes is wrong because heading 9603 covers brushes without a self-contained electric motor.
- Classifying under 8543 as an electrical machine with individual function is wrong because heading 8509 specifically covers electromechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motor.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.7% = 4.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.7%.
- Vietnam
- 16.7% = 4.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8509.80.50.45, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Rechargeable
- CN 8509 80 00, 2.2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for an electric toothbrush?
The U.S. HTS code for an electric toothbrush is usually 8509.80.50.45 (rechargeable). The first six digits, 8509.80, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an electric toothbrush from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8509.80.50.45 is 4.2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.7% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.7%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.