| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516310000 | Doc | 33.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8516909000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8545904000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8545902000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9615902000 | Doc | 38.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9615906000 | Doc | 41.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3901909000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3901905501 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3914006000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Air Styler
An air styler is a hair styling tool that combines the functions of a hair dryer, hair straightener, and curling iron into a single device. It utilizes the Coanda effect to attract, wrap, and curl hair with airflow, minimizing heat damage compared to traditional methods.
Material
- Housing: Typically constructed from high-impact ABS plastic for durability and heat resistance.
- Heating Element: Usually a ceramic or tourmaline heating core for even heat distribution and reduced frizz.
- Attachments: Often made from nylon, polypropylene, or similar heat-resistant polymers. Some models include ceramic or metal barrels.
- Motor: Features a high-speed electric motor for powerful airflow.
Purpose
The primary purpose of an air styler is to style hair – curling, waving, smoothing, and drying – with reduced heat exposure. It aims to provide a versatile, all-in-one solution for various hairstyles while promoting hair health.
Function
Air stylers operate on the principle of the Coanda effect, where a high-speed airflow creates a low-pressure zone that attracts and wraps hair around a barrel.
- Airflow: A powerful motor generates a strong stream of air.
- Heat: A heating element warms the air to aid in styling and set the hair. Temperature and airflow settings are adjustable.
- Ionic Technology: Many models incorporate ionic technology to reduce frizz and enhance shine by neutralizing positive ions in the hair.
- Negative Ions: These help to smooth the hair cuticle.
- Attachments: Different attachments modify the airflow and direct it for specific styling results.
Usage Scenarios
- Home Styling: Suitable for everyday hair styling routines.
- Travel: Compact and versatile, making it ideal for travel.
- Professional Styling: Increasingly used by hairstylists for creating volume, curls, and smooth finishes.
- All Hair Types: Models with adjustable heat and airflow settings can accommodate various hair types and textures.
Common Types & Attachments
- Complete Sets: Most commonly sold as a kit with multiple attachments.
- Curling Barrels: Vary in size (e.g., 30mm, 38mm) to create different curl sizes. Some rotate automatically.
- Smoothing Nozzles: Used to dry and straighten hair with airflow.
- Concentrator Nozzles: Direct airflow for precise styling.
- Round Brushes: Create volume and smooth curves.
- Pre-Styling Attachments: Some models include attachments to rough dry and prepare hair for styling.
- Diffusers: For curly hair to enhance natural texture and reduce frizz.
- Rotating Brush Attachments: Automate the curling process.
Based on the provided information, an air styler falls under the category of electrothermic hairdressing apparatus. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:
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8516310000: This HS code covers Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus: Hair dryers.
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
- 16: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
- 31: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus.
- 00: Hair dryers. This code specifically includes hair dryers, which are a type of electrothermic hairdressing apparatus.
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8516909000: This HS code covers Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof: Parts: Other.
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
- 16: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
- 90: Parts.
- 90: Other. This code is applicable to parts of the aforementioned electrothermic appliances.
The total tax rate for 8516310000 is 33.9% (basic tariff 3.9%, additional tariff 0.0%, additional tariff 30.0% after 2025.4.2). The total tax rate for 8516909000 is 58.9% (basic tariff 3.9%, additional tariff 25.0%, additional tariff 30.0% after 2025.4.2).