Find HS Code and trade information for electric hair braider

Electric Hair Braider

An electric hair braider is a motorized device designed to automate the process of braiding hair. It typically consists of a base unit with multiple braiding heads, clamps to hold hair sections, and controls for adjusting speed and braid patterns.

Material:

• Housing: Predominantly constructed from durable plastics like ABS for the main body, providing lightweight portability.
• Braiding Heads: Often feature metal components (stainless steel or alloy) for the rotating mechanisms and clamps, ensuring durability and consistent performance.
• Clamps: Utilize plastic or rubberized grips to secure hair without causing excessive damage.
• Internal Components: Include an electric motor, gears, and electronic circuitry.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of an electric hair braider is to significantly reduce the time and effort required to create various braid styles. It caters to both professional hairstylists and individuals seeking to braid their own hair or the hair of others at home.

Function:

Electric hair braiders operate by automatically intertwining strands of hair according to a pre-selected pattern. The user sections hair and secures it into the clamps of the device. The motor then rotates the braiding heads, creating the braid. Key functionalities include:

• Automatic Braiding: The core function, reducing manual labor.
• Adjustable Speed: Allows control over the braiding process, catering to different hair types and desired braid tightness.
• Pattern Selection: Offers various braid styles, such as three-strand braids, box braids, cornrows, and twist braids.
• Direction Control: Some models allow for braiding in different directions (forward or reverse).
• Safety Features: Often includes automatic shut-off mechanisms to prevent overheating or damage.

Usage Scenarios:

• Professional Salons: Used by hairstylists to provide efficient braiding services.
• Home Use: Individuals can braid their own hair or the hair of family members.
• Barber Shops: Increasingly used for braiding men’s hair.
• Beauty Schools: Employed for training purposes.

Common Types:

• Multi-Head Braiders: Feature multiple braiding heads, enabling simultaneous braiding for faster results, commonly used in salons.
• Single-Head Braiders: Designed for individual braid creation, often more portable and suitable for home use.
• Portable Braiders: Compact and battery-operated models for on-the-go braiding.
• Cornrow Braiders: Specifically designed for creating cornrow hairstyles, with specialized heads and patterns.
• Box Braid Braiders: Optimized for creating box braids, with features to manage and secure multiple strands.
• Micro Braiders: Smaller heads for creating very small, intricate braids.

Electric hair braiders fall under the category of electrothermic hairdressing apparatus.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 8516320040: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus: Other hairdressing apparatus. This HS code specifically covers other hairdressing apparatus within the electrothermic category, which would include electric hair braiders.
  • 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
  • 16: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recording or reproducing apparatus, television-image transmission or reproduction apparatus, and parts and accessories of such articles.
  • 32: Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545.
  • 0040: Other hairdressing apparatus.

The total tax rate for this HS code is 33.9%, comprised of a 3.9% basic tariff and a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.