HS Code for Hair dryer

HS code 8516.31 is designated for electro-thermic hair dryers. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8516 specifically covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers. Within this heading, the six-digit code 8516.31 is the specific sub-classification for hair dryers. The classification is based on the device's function of using an electric heating element and a motor-driven fan to blow air for the purpose of drying hair. This applies to both domestic and professional salon equipment. The classification follows GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the heading texts. Since 8516.31 explicitly mentions hair dryers, it takes precedence over more general headings. These devices are characterized by their internal heating coils and a fan mechanism, usually housed in plastic or metal casings. Whether the dryer is a small foldable travel unit or a large professional hood-style dryer used in a salon, it remains under this specific code because the core technology—electro-thermic hair drying—remains the same.

Products Included

• Handheld domestic hair dryers
• Professional salon hood dryers
• Travel hair dryers with folding handles
• Wall-mounted hotel hair dryers

Common Misclassification

Hair dryers are often confused with other hair-dressing apparatus under 8516.32, which covers curling irons and hair rollers. Additionally, industrial blowers or fans might be incorrectly filed under 8414.59, but if the primary purpose is hair drying via heat, 8516.31 is mandatory.

FAQ

What is the HS code for hair dryer?

The HS code for electric hair dryers is 8516.31.

Are salon hood dryers classified differently?

No, both handheld and hood-style electric hair dryers are classified under the same HS code, 8516.31, as they are both electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus.