Shavers — HTS 8510
Shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor; parts thereof
Chapter 85 › Heading 8510
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8510 is a broad product category for shavers, hair clippers, and other hair-removing appliances that have a self-contained electric motor, plus their parts. “Self-contained” generally means the motor is built into the appliance, rather than being powered only by a separate external motor. The heading can cover complete appliances and, in separate provisions, parts designed for those appliances.
To narrow a product to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that heading 8510 fits the product’s principal function and construction. Then read the subheadings and statistical provisions under 8510. Those lines commonly distinguish the appliance’s type or use—such as shavers, hair clippers, or other hair-removing appliances—and may further distinguish parts or particular designs. The exact 8-digit choice depends on the wording of the current HTSUS provisions and the product’s documented features, not simply its marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm that the item has a self-contained electric motor and that shaving, hair clipping, or hair removal is its principal function.
- Decide whether you are classifying a complete appliance or a part, and verify that the part is principally designed for an appliance covered by heading 8510.
- Compare the product’s physical design and intended use with every relevant 8-digit description; do not choose solely by brand name, model name, or advertised category.
- Check technical documents, photographs, manuals, motor details, attachments, and packaging so the selected provision matches the imported condition.
- Review the current HTSUS and applicable classification guidance; request a binding ruling or consult a customs broker when the product has mixed functions, unusual attachments, or uncertain classification.
HTS heading 8510 summary
Shavers is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8510.20 | Hair clippers |
| 8510.90 | Parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8510.10.00.00 👉 | Shavers | Free | — | 35% |
| 8510.30.00.00 👉 | Hair-removing appliances | 4.2% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8510?
Shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor; parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.