Amika Hair Blow Dry Brush
The Amika Hair Blow Dry Brush is an oversized oval brush with nylon and boar bristles, plus an ionic generator, designed to smooth hair while blow-drying. It falls under tariff item 8516.32.90 as an electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus other than simple hair dryers or curling irons, because it combines heating with styling functions for domestic use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is primarily a hair dryer with a brush attachment
Hair dryers are classified separately under 8516.31, and a blow dry brush with dominant drying function may fall here.
If the product is specifically a curling iron
Curling irons are listed as a sibling tariff item, but this brush is not a curling iron.
If the product is considered a general electro-thermic appliance
Other electro-thermic domestic appliances not elsewhere specified could apply if the brush's styling function is deemed secondary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is marked as 'electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus' on commercial invoices to align with tariff item 8516.32.90
• Verify that the brush does not include additional features (e.g
• detachable parts) that could reclassify it under other headings
• Keep proof of origin (e.g
• USMCA certificate) to claim preferential duty rates if applicable
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