HS Code for Epilator

Epilators are classified under HS code 8510.30, which covers hair-removing appliances with a self-contained electric motor. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8510 specifically includes shavers, hair clippers, and hair-removing appliances. The distinction for 8510.30 lies in the mechanism of hair removal; while shavers cut hair at the skin level and clippers trim hair, epilators remove hair by the root using an internal motor to drive rotating discs or tweezers. To qualify for this code, the device must be a finished consumer product intended for personal grooming and must contain its own motor. This applies to both corded models and cordless, battery-operated versions. The classification follows GRI 1, as the product is specifically named in the subheading text for hair-removing appliances.

Products Included

• Electric tweezers for hair removal
• Rotating disc epilators
• Cordless rechargeable epilators
• Epilators with integrated cooling or massage attachments
• Face and body epilators with self-contained motors

Common Misclassification

Epilators are often confused with electric shavers, which fall under HS code 8510.10, or hair clippers, which fall under 8510.20. The primary difference is the mechanical action: 8510.10 is for blades that shave, while 8510.30 is for mechanisms that pluck. Additionally, light-based hair removal devices (IPL or Laser) are often misclassified here but should actually be classified under 8543.70 as other electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions.

FAQ

What is the HS code for an electric epilator?

The HS code for an electric epilator is 8510.30, categorized as a hair-removing appliance with a self-contained electric motor.

Are manual epilators classified under 8510.30?

No, manual hair removal tools without a motor are typically classified under 9615 or 8212 depending on their construction and material.