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| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516320020 | Doc | 33.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8516320020 | Doc | 33.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8543708000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8543708500 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9615902000 | Doc | 38.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Electric Curler
An electric curler is a device used to curl or wave hair using heat. It is a styling tool typically powered by electricity, offering a convenient alternative to traditional methods like hot rollers or manual curling irons.
Material
Electric curlers are constructed from several materials:
- Heating Element: Usually ceramic, tourmaline, or metal (often aluminum). Ceramic and tourmaline are favored for even heat distribution and reduced hair damage.
- Barrel: The part of the curler that hair is wrapped around. Materials include ceramic, tourmaline, titanium, and metal. Barrel coatings like Teflon or ceramic are common to minimize friction and prevent hair sticking.
- Housing: Typically made of plastic, designed to provide insulation and grip.
- Control Panel/Buttons: Plastic with electronic components for temperature and timer settings.
- Cord: Insulated electrical wiring with a plug. Cordless models utilize rechargeable batteries.
Purpose
The primary purpose of an electric curler is to alter the shape of hair, creating curls, waves, or bends. They are used for:
- Styling: Achieving various curled hairstyles for different occasions.
- Adding Volume: Creating lift and body in hair.
- Changing Texture: Modifying the appearance of straight or wavy hair.
Function
Electric curlers function by:
- Heating: An electrical current passes through the heating element, warming the barrel.
- Temperature Control: Many models offer adjustable temperature settings to accommodate different hair types and desired curl intensity.
- Hair Wrapping: Hair is wrapped around the heated barrel.
- Heat Transfer: The heat from the barrel alters the hair's protein structure, causing it to hold a new shape.
- Cooling: Allowing the hair to cool in the curled position sets the style. Some models include a cooling function.
Usage Scenarios
Electric curlers are used in a variety of settings:
- Home Styling: Most commonly used for personal hair styling.
- Professional Salons: Used by hairstylists for creating client hairstyles.
- Travel: Compact models are available for use while traveling.
Common Types
Several types of electric curlers are available:
- Traditional Curling Irons: Feature a clamp to hold hair against the barrel. Available in various barrel sizes for different curl types.
- Curling Wands: Lack a clamp; hair is wrapped around the wand manually. Often used for creating looser, more natural curls.
- Automatic Curling Irons: Automatically wrap hair around the barrel, simplifying the curling process.
- Rotating Curling Irons: Rotate the barrel as hair is wrapped, creating uniform curls.
- Brush Curling Irons: Combine a brush with a heated barrel for creating volume and curls simultaneously.
- Cordless Curling Irons: Battery-powered, offering portability and convenience.
- Hair Rollers (Electric): Heated rollers that hair is wrapped around to create curls.
- Crimpers: Create a zig-zag pattern in the hair.
Electric curlers fall under several potential classifications based on their specific characteristics. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:
- 8516320020: This code covers electrothermic hairdressing apparatus, specifically other hairdressing apparatus including curlers. The description explicitly mentions “Curlers”. This code applies to electric curlers designed for heating and styling hair. The tariff details indicate a base tariff of 3.9%, with no additional tariff currently, but a 30.0% additional tariff will apply after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 33.9%.
- 9615902000: This code covers combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof. Specifically, it covers nonthermic, nonornamental devices for curling the hair. If the electric curler does not use electricity for heating, this code may be applicable. The tariff details indicate a base tariff of 8.1%, with no additional tariff currently, but a 30.0% additional tariff will apply after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 38.1%.
It is important to determine whether the curler utilizes electricity for heating. If it does, 8516320020 is the appropriate classification. If it is a manual or non-electric curler, 9615902000 would be more suitable.