Product classification
HS code for Electric hair trimmer: 8510.20
Hair clippers, with a self-contained electric motor.
Classification of electric hair trimmer under HS 8510.20
Electric hair trimmers are classified under HS code 8510.20. This classification is governed by Heading 8510, which covers shavers, hair clippers, and hair-removing appliances with a self-contained electric motor. Subheading 8510.20 specifically addresses "hair clippers." In the context of the Harmonized System, hair trimmers are considered a type of hair clipper because they function by cutting hair between two sets of teeth, one of which reciprocates. This applies to devices intended for human hair (beards, mustaches, sideburns) as well as those intended for shearing animals. The inclusion of various attachments, such as comb guards of different lengths, does not alter the classification. The primary component is the motorized cutting head. Whether the device is marketed as a "trimmer," "clipper," or "groomer," if its primary mechanical action is clipping hair via an electric motor, it belongs in 8510.20. This code also covers specialized trimmers for nose and ear hair, provided they utilize the same motorized clipping mechanism.
- Covers
- Beard and mustache trimmers
- Professional hair clippers
- Nose and ear hair trimmers
- Electric pet grooming clippers
- Also under 8510.20
- Wahl Professional clippers
- Philips Norelco hair clippers
- Braun hair clippers
- Panasonic hair clippers
Codes often confused with 8510.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 8510.10, which is specifically for shavers. Shavers use a foil or rotary cutter to shear hair at the skin level, whereas clippers/trimmers use a comb-like oscillating blade. Another misclassification is 8214.90, which covers non-electric hair clippers. If the device has a motor, it must be in Chapter 85, not Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851020 (the code used for electric hair trimmer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851020 (the code used for electric hair trimmer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851020, not only electric hair trimmer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.2B 50% of world exports
- 2 Germany $203M 8.8% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $177M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $273M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $237M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $225M 11% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 electric hair trimmer
Brazil classifies electric hair trimmer under NCM 8510.20.00: HS 8510.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric hair trimmer
What is the HS code for Electric hair trimmer?
The HS code for Electric hair trimmer is 851020 (Hair clippers; with a self-contained electric motor). The HS code for electric hair trimmers is 8510.20, categorized under hair clippers with a self-contained electric motor.
How do I classify Electric hair trimmer for customs?
Electric hair trimmer is classified under HS code 851020 — Hair clippers; with a self-contained electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are animal hair clippers classified under the same code?
Yes, HS code 8510.20 covers hair clippers for both human use and for shearing animals, such as dogs or sheep, provided they are motorized.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric hair trimmer (HS 851020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851020 (the code used for electric hair trimmer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 50% of world exports), Germany ($203M) and the Netherlands ($177M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 electric hair trimmer (HS 851020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851020 (the code used for electric hair trimmer) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($273M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($237M) and France ($225M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Electric hair trimmer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851020 for Electric hair trimmer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for electric hair trimmer in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric hair trimmer (HS 851020) is classified under NCM 8510.20.00.