Product classification
HS code for Epilator: 8510.30
Hair-removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor.
Classification of epilator under HS 8510.30
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8510.30
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851030 (the code used for epilator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851030 (the code used for epilator) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851030, not only epilator.
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 epilator
Brazil classifies epilator under NCM 8510.30.00: HS 8510.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about epilator
What is the HS code for Epilator?
The HS code for Epilator is 851030 (Hair-removing appliances; with self-contained electric motor).
How do I classify Epilator for customs?
Epilator is classified under HS code 851030 — Hair-removing appliances; with self-contained electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of epilator (HS 851030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851030 (the code used for epilator) 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 epilator (HS 851030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851030 (the code used for epilator) 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.
Is the HS code for Epilator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851030 for Epilator 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 epilator in Brazil?
In Brazil, epilator (HS 851030) is classified under NCM 8510.30.00.