Product classification
HS code for Electric shaver: 8510.10
Shavers, with self-contained electric motor.
Classification of electric shaver under HS 8510.10
Electric shavers are classified under HS code 8510.10, which falls under the heading for shavers, hair clippers, and hair-removing appliances with self-contained electric motors. The classification is based on the device's primary function of removing hair at the skin level using an integrated electrical power source. Heading 8510 is specific to appliances that incorporate a motor, which distinguishes these items from manual razors found in Chapter 82. The subheading 8510.10 is dedicated exclusively to shavers, typically defined by their use of foils or rotary cutters to achieve a close shave. This classification applies to both rechargeable battery-operated models and those that require a direct corded connection. The 'self-contained' requirement implies that the motor is housed within the handle or body of the shaver, making it a portable, hand-held appliance. Even if a shaver includes auxiliary features like a pop-up trimmer, it remains in 8510.10 as long as the primary purpose is shaving. This code is used globally to ensure personal care electronics are taxed and regulated consistently across borders.
- Covers
- Rotary electric shavers
- Foil electric shavers
- Rechargeable cordless shavers
- Battery-operated travel shavers
- Wet/dry electric shavers
- Also under 8510.10
- Philips Norelco Shaver 9000
- Braun Series 9
- Panasonic Arc5
- Remington F5-5800
- Wahl Professional 5-Star Shaver
Codes often confused with 8510.10
Common mistake. Electric shavers are most commonly confused with hair clippers under HS code 8510.20. While both have motors, clippers are designed to cut hair at a distance from the skin, whereas shavers cut at the skin level. Another misclassification is with epilators (hair-removing appliances), which fall under 8510.30. Manual razors are classified under 8212.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851010 (the code used for electric shaver), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851010 (the code used for electric shaver) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 851010, not only electric shaver.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $545M 24% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $540M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $326M 14% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $291M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $209M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Poland $196M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 shaver
Brazil classifies electric shaver under NCM 8510.10.00: HS 8510.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric shaver
What is the HS code for Electric shaver?
The HS code for Electric shaver is 851010 (Shavers; with self-contained electric motor). The HS code for an electric shaver with a self-contained electric motor is 8510.10.
How do I classify Electric shaver for customs?
Electric shaver is classified under HS code 851010 — Shavers; with self-contained electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are beard trimmers classified under this code?
Generally, no. Beard trimmers are usually classified as hair clippers under HS code 8510.20 unless they are marketed primarily as shavers.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric shaver (HS 851010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851010 (the code used for electric shaver) in UN Comtrade data were China ($545M, 24% of world exports), the Netherlands ($540M) and Germany ($326M). 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 shaver (HS 851010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851010 (the code used for electric shaver) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($291M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($209M) and Poland ($196M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Electric shaver the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851010 for Electric shaver 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 shaver in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric shaver (HS 851010) is classified under NCM 8510.10.00.