HS Code for Hair clipper

Electric hair clippers are classified under HS code 8510.20. This classification is governed by Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8510 specifically includes shavers, hair clippers, and hair-removing appliances, provided they contain a self-contained electric motor. The subheading 8510.20 is dedicated specifically to hair clippers. This includes devices used for cutting human hair on the head, as well as beard trimmers and clippers used for grooming animals, provided they function via an internal motor. The classification is determined by the function of the device (clipping/cutting) and its power source (electric motor). It is important to distinguish these from manual hair clippers, which do not contain a motor and are classified elsewhere in the tariff schedule.

Products Included

• Cordless electric hair clippers
• Corded electric hair clippers with internal motors
• Electric beard and mustache trimmers
• Electric hair clippers for veterinary or animal grooming use
• Professional barber clippers

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for hair clippers is HS code 8510.10, which is reserved for shavers. While both cut hair, shavers typically use a foil or rotary blade system for a close-to-skin shave, whereas clippers use a comb-and-blade shearing action. Another common error is 8214.90, which covers non-electric hair clippers. If the clipper does not have an electric motor (i.e., it is hand-operated), it cannot be classified in Chapter 85 and must move to Chapter 82.

FAQ

What is the HS code for hair clippers?

The HS code for electric hair clippers with a self-contained motor is 8510.20.

Are nose hair trimmers classified here?

Yes, most electric nose hair trimmers are classified under 8510.20 as hair clippers or under 8510.30 as hair-removing appliances, depending on their specific mechanical action.