HS code · 4-digit heading
HS Code 85.10 – Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor
What HS 85.10 covers
Heading 8510 specifically covers 'Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor.' This classification within Section XVI targets personal grooming devices that utilize an electric motor for their primary function of cutting or removing hair. The scope is precise, including electric razors (rotary or foil), hair clippers for human or animal use, and epilators. The 'self-contained electric motor' is a critical defining characteristic, distinguishing these items from non-motorized grooming tools. Key sub-categories include men's and women's electric shavers, professional barber clippers, pet grooming clippers, epilators, and various electric trimmers (beard, nose, ear). For trade compliance professionals, accurate classification under 8510 is essential for applying correct tariffs, navigating import/export regulations, and ensuring adherence to product safety and hygiene standards. The global market for personal care electronics is dynamic, driven by technological advancements in battery life, motor efficiency, and ergonomic design. This heading clearly delineates these specific grooming tools from other electro-mechanical domestic appliances (8509) or non-electric variants (e.g., manual razors in 8212), emphasizing their electrical and motor-driven nature.
- Covers
- Electric rotary shavers
- Electric foil shavers
- Cordless electric razors
- Corded electric razors
- Men's electric shavers
- Women's electric shavers
- Electric hair clippers
- Barber clippers
- Pet hair clippers
- Professional hair clippers
- Personal grooming kits (with motor-driven heads)
- Electric epilators
- Electric nose hair trimmers
- Electric ear hair trimmers
- Electric eyebrow trimmers
- Electric bikini trimmers
- Electric beard trimmers
- Electric body groomers
- Electric callus removers (if hair removal focused)
- Electric lady shavers
- Electric depilators
- Electric hair cutting machines
- Examples
A Dutch consumer electronics company imports a substantial quantity of electric shavers and epilators from a manufacturing facility in China, distributing them across the European Union via its extensive logistics network. A Japanese brand renowned for precision grooming tools exports high-end professional hair clippers to barbershops and salons in the United States and Canada, often through specialized beauty supply distributors. An Indian e-commerce platform imports thousands of cordless electric beard trimmers from a South Korean supplier to meet the growing demand in its domestic market, leveraging air freight for speed to market.
Subheadings under 85.10 4
Codes often confused with 85.10
Common mistake. Common misclassification mistakes for goods in 8510 include confusing them with other personal care items or non-motorized tools. For example, electric toothbrushes or handheld massagers, while motor-driven and for personal care, fall under 8509 ('other electro-mechanical domestic appliances'). Non-electric razors or hair removal tools (like tweezers or manual clippers) are classified under 8212 or 8214, respectively. The defining factor for 8510 is the presence of a 'self-contained electric motor' specifically for 'shavers, hair clippers, and hair removing appliances,' ensuring the item's primary function is powered hair removal.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 8510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 8510 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.1B 35% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $959M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $811M 13% of world exports
World total: $6.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $779M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $558M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 France $388M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $5.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Questions about HS 85.10
What is HS code 8510?
HS code 8510 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor. Heading 8510 specifically covers 'Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor.' This classification within Section XVI targets personal grooming devices that utilize an electric motor for their primary function of cutting or removing hair. The scope is precise, including electric razors (rotary or foil), hair clippers for human or animal use, and epilators. The 'self-contained electric motor' is a critical defining characteristic, distinguishing these items from non-motorized grooming tools. Key sub-categories include men's and women's electric shavers, professional barber clippers, pet grooming clippers, epilators, and various electric trimmers (beard, nose, ear). For trade compliance professionals, accurate classification under 8510 is essential for applying correct tariffs, navigating import/export regulations, and ensuring adherence to product safety and hygiene standards. The global market for personal care electronics is dynamic, driven by technological advancements in battery life, motor efficiency, and ergonomic design. This heading clearly delineates these specific grooming tools from other electro-mechanical domestic appliances (8509) or non-electric variants (e.g., manual razors in 8212), emphasizing their electrical and motor-driven nature.
What products fall under HS code 8510?
Electric rotary shavers, electric foil shavers, cordless electric razors, corded electric razors, men's electric shavers, women's electric shavers, electric hair clippers, barber clippers, pet hair clippers, professional hair clippers, personal grooming kits (with motor-driven heads), electric epilators, electric nose hair trimmers, electric ear hair trimmers, electric eyebrow trimmers, electric bikini trimmers, electric beard trimmers, electric body groomers, electric callus removers (if hair removal focused), electric lady shavers, electric depilators, electric hair cutting machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 8510?
Common misclassification mistakes for goods in 8510 include confusing them with other personal care items or non-motorized tools. For example, electric toothbrushes or handheld massagers, while motor-driven and for personal care, fall under 8509 ('other electro-mechanical domestic appliances'). Non-electric razors or hair removal tools (like tweezers or manual clippers) are classified under 8212 or 8214, respectively. The defining factor for 8510 is the presence of a 'self-contained electric motor' specifically for 'shavers, hair clippers, and hair removing appliances,' ensuring the item's primary function is powered hair removal.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 8510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 8510 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 35% of world exports), the Netherlands ($959M) and Germany ($811M). World exports came to about $6.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 8510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 8510 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($779M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($558M) and France ($388M). World imports came to about $5.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 8510 structured?
HS code 8510 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 85 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (10) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.