HS code for nail file
The U.S. HS code for a nail file is usually 6805.20.00.00 (emery board), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% 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 37.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery board | 6805.20.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 6805.20.00.00: On a base of paper or paperboard only
What decides the code
An emery board is abrasive grain on a paper or paperboard base, classified under heading 6805, specifically 6805.20.00.00.
- The abrasive grain is fixed on a base of paper or paperboard, which places the emery board in 6805.20.00.00.
- The item is an abrasive article on a base, so heading 6805 covers it whether or not it is cut to shape.
- A base of textile material instead of paper would move the item to a different line under heading 6805.
Common mistakes
- Classifying an emery board in 8214 as a manicure or pedicure article is wrong because the abrasive coating on a paper base is what gives it its character.
- Classifying it under 6805.10 is wrong because that line covers abrasive grain on a base of textile material, not paper or paperboard.
- Classifying it as a plastic article in chapter 39 is wrong because the abrasive grain on the paper base is the essential character.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6805.20.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Emery board
- CN 6805 20 00, 1.7%
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 a nail file?
The U.S. HTS code for a nail file is usually 6805.20.00.00 (emery board). The first six digits, 6805.20, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a nail file from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6805.20.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% 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 12.5%. 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.