HS Code for Curling Iron: 8516.32.00
The HS code for curling iron is 8516.32.00. Import duty rates: EU 2.5%, US Free, UK 2.5%. Rates verified April 2026 against USITC HTS.
Electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus — curling irons and curling wands
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Curling Iron sits under HS 8516.32.00 (8516 — Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters; electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus). China-origin goods may still face Section 301 surcharges on top of the MFN rate. EU MFN 2.5%, UK 2.5%.
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HS Code
8516 — Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters; electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus
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Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading
8516 — Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters; electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — curling irons and wands are electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus under 8516.32
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Curling irons, curling wands, and spiral curlers are classified under 8516.32 as electrothermic hair-dressing apparatus. The barrel diameter, clamp type, and heat settings have no effect on classification. Multi-styler sets combining a straightener, curling iron, and crimper in one unit are 8516.32 by essential character (all functions are 8516.32, GRI 3(c) ties are resolved by last-listed heading). Automatic rotating curling irons are 8516.32. Hot rollers (sets of heated rollers) are 8516.32. Air curlers (which use an air vortex instead of direct heat) are 8516.72 (hair dryer type) or 8516.32 depending on whether the heating element or air blowing is the primary mechanism.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8516.32.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8516.32.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8516.32.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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