HS code for hair dryers
HS code
8516.31
US HTS code
8516.31.00
US general duty
3.9%
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28
Electric hair dryers are hairdressing appliances under 8516.31. Straighteners and curling irons sit next door in 8516.32.
US tariff lines under 8516.31
| US HTS code | Description | General duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8516.31.00 | Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus › Hair dryers | 3.9% |
Import duty on hair dryers by country
Import into the US
3.9%
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Import into the UK
2%
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Import into the EU
2.7%
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Extra duties may apply
The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.
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