HS code for hair clippers
The U.S. HS code for hair clippers is usually 8510.20.90.00 (electric), with a 4% general duty and an estimated total of 16.5% from China and 16.5% 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 41.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 8510.20.90.00 | 4% | 16.5% |
- 8510.20.90.00: Hair clippers / Other
What decides the code
Electric hair clippers with a self-contained electric motor classify under heading 8510, specifically 8510.20.90.00 for hair clippers other than those of subheading 8510.20.10.
- The product must be a hair clipper with a self-contained electric motor, which places it in heading 8510.
- The article must be a hair clipper rather than a shaver or hair-removing appliance, which directs it to subheading 8510.20.
- Within hair clippers, the line 8510.20.90.00 covers hair clippers other than those of 8510.20.10.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 8510.20.10 is wrong for clippers that do not meet the terms of that line, since 8510.20.90.00 covers the remaining hair clippers.
- Classifying under heading 8509 is wrong because that heading covers electromechanical domestic appliances, not hair clippers with a self-contained electric motor.
- Classifying under heading 8214 is wrong because hand-operated non-electric clippers belong there, not clippers with a self-contained electric motor.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.5% = 4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.5%.
- Vietnam
- 16.5% = 4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8510.20.90.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Electric
- CN 8510 20 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 hair clippers?
The U.S. HTS code for hair clippers is usually 8510.20.90.00 (electric). The first six digits, 8510.20, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on hair clippers from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8510.20.90.00 is 4%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.5% 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 16.5%. 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.