Amika Hair Blow Dry Brush from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• 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