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Excel Dryer XLERATOR Hand Dryer

ADA-compliant automatic hand dryer with adjustable heat and speed settings for commercial restrooms. HTS 8516.33.00.00 covers this electrothermic apparatus designed specifically for drying hands using heated forced air.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8414.51.30.00Lower: 17.2% vs 20%

If table/fan-type without specific hand-drying design

General purpose electric fans lack the specific hand-drying function required for 8516.33.

8516.32.00Lower: 16.4% vs 20%

If marketed primarily as hair styling dryer

Hair dryers with hand-drying capability as secondary function classify under hairdressing apparatus.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide airflow velocity (16,000 LFM) and heating specs in technical documentation to confirm hand dryer classification

• ADA compliance certification required for U.S. market; include in import paperwork

• Avoid describing as 'air circulator' which could trigger 8414 classification