HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8510.30 – Hair-removing appliances; with self-contained electric motor
HS code 8510.30 is the 6-digit subheading for hair-removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor. It is used for electric epilators, IPL hair removal devices, laser hair removal systems (personal use), facial hair removers and body groomers for women.
What HS 8510.30 covers
This HS code encompasses a range of sophisticated personal care devices designed for hair removal, all featuring a self-contained electric motor. This category goes beyond simple shaving, often including epilators, intense pulsed light (IPL) devices, and other advanced hair removal technologies. International trade in these products is robust, driven by consumer demand for convenience and aesthetic solutions. Major importers are typically developed economies with high disposable incomes, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan, where personal grooming is a significant market. Exporters are predominantly manufacturing hubs in Asia, particularly China, and European countries known for precision engineering. Key considerations in this trade include technological innovation, safety certifications, and marketing trends in the beauty and wellness sector. The market is highly competitive, with continuous product development focusing on effectiveness, comfort, and user experience.
- Covers
- Electric epilators
- IPL hair removal devices
- Laser hair removal systems (personal use)
- Facial hair removers
- Body groomers for women
- Electric callus removers with hair removal function
- Portable hair removal devices.
- Examples
- Philips Lumea IPL
- Braun Silk-épil Epilator
- Remington i-Light IPL
- Tria Beauty Hair Removal Laser
- Panasonic ES-ED90 Epilator.
Codes often confused with 8510.30
Common mistake. This code specifically covers hair-removing appliances beyond basic shavers or clippers. It can be confused with 851010 (electric shavers for men) or 851020 (hair clippers), but 851030 implies methods like epilation or light-based removal.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851030, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851030 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 $265M 44% of world exports
- 2 Germany $108M 18% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $68M 11% of world exports
World total: $597M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $118M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $64M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $38M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $568M 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.
Brazil NCM code for 8510.30
Brazil does not split HS 8510.30: its NCM code is 8510.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8510.30
What is HS code 851030?
HS code 851030 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hair-removing appliances; with self-contained electric motor. This HS code encompasses a range of sophisticated personal care devices designed for hair removal, all featuring a self-contained electric motor. This category goes beyond simple shaving, often including epilators, intense pulsed light (IPL) devices, and other advanced hair removal technologies. International trade in these products is robust, driven by consumer demand for convenience and aesthetic solutions. Major importers are typically developed economies with high disposable incomes, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan, where personal grooming is a significant market. Exporters are predominantly manufacturing hubs in Asia, particularly China, and European countries known for precision engineering. Key considerations in this trade include technological innovation, safety certifications, and marketing trends in the beauty and wellness sector. The market is highly competitive, with continuous product development focusing on effectiveness, comfort, and user experience.
What products fall under HS code 851030?
Electric epilators, IPL hair removal devices, laser hair removal systems (personal use), facial hair removers, body groomers for women, electric callus removers with hair removal function, portable hair removal devices.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851030?
This code specifically covers hair-removing appliances beyond basic shavers or clippers. It can be confused with 851010 (electric shavers for men) or 851020 (hair clippers), but 851030 implies methods like epilation or light-based removal.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851030?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851030 in UN Comtrade data were China ($265M, 44% of world exports), Germany ($108M) and Hungary ($68M). World exports came to about $597M, 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 851030?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851030 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($118M, 21% of world imports), France ($64M) and the United States ($38M). World imports came to about $568M, 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 851030 structured?
HS code 851030 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 851030?
In Brazil, HS code 851030 is NCM 8510.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.