Product classification
HS code for Hair clipper: 8510.20
Hair clippers, with a self-contained electric motor.
Classification of hair clipper under HS 8510.20
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851020 (the code used for hair clipper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851020 (the code used for hair clipper) 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 hair clipper.
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 hair clipper
Brazil classifies hair clipper 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 hair clipper
What is the HS code for Hair clipper?
The HS code for Hair clipper is 851020 (Hair clippers; with a self-contained electric motor).
How do I classify Hair clipper for customs?
Hair clipper is classified under HS code 851020 — Hair clippers; with a self-contained electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of hair clipper (HS 851020)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851020 (the code used for hair clipper) 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 hair clipper (HS 851020)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851020 (the code used for hair clipper) 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 Hair clipper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851020 for Hair clipper 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 hair clipper in Brazil?
In Brazil, hair clipper (HS 851020) is classified under NCM 8510.20.00.