Travel Manicure Kit
A compact TSA-compliant manicure kit with clippers, tweezers, and file in a plastic case. This is a manicure set, classified under tariff item 8214.90.90, and is not an animal clipper set.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the kit is specifically a manicure or pedicure set
Heading 82.14 explicitly covers manicure or pedicure sets, which is more specific than 'other articles.'
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the kit contains only manicure instruments and not knives of heading 82.11, which would trigger Chapter 82 Note 3
• If the plastic case is of significant value, consider if it affects classification
• Declare all components to avoid misclassification
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