| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018200040 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9018906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9026802000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9026806000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9014804000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9014805000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9032896085 | Doc | 56.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9032896075 | Doc | 56.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8510300000 | Doc | 34.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8543708500 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8543906800 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Electric Hair Removal Instruments
Electric hair removal instruments encompass a range of devices utilizing electricity to remove unwanted body hair. These instruments offer alternatives to traditional methods like shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams, with varying degrees of permanence and convenience.
Materials
The materials used in electric hair removal instruments vary based on the specific type, but common components include:
- Housing: Typically constructed from durable plastics like ABS or Polycarbonate for impact resistance and ease of cleaning.
- Electrical Components: Include motors, transformers, and circuitry for power regulation and operation.
- Treatment Heads/Electrodes: Often made from stainless steel, ceramic, or conductive polymers to facilitate hair removal.
- Conductive Gel/Pads: Used in some devices to improve electrical conductivity between the device and the skin.
- Power Cord/Battery: Provides the necessary power source.
Purpose
The primary purpose of electric hair removal instruments is to remove unwanted hair from various body parts, including:
- Legs
- Arms
- Underarms
- Bikini Line
- Face (chin, upper lip)
- Chest/Back (for men)
Function
Electric hair removal instruments function through several distinct mechanisms:
- Electrolysis: Uses electrical current to destroy hair follicles permanently. A fine probe is inserted into each hair follicle, delivering a precise electrical charge.
- Epilation: Employs tweezers to mechanically pluck hair from the root. Devices use rotating or oscillating tweezers to grasp and remove multiple hairs simultaneously.
- Laser/IPL (Intense Pulsed Light): Utilizes light energy to target the melanin in hair follicles, inhibiting future hair growth. These methods are not permanent for all hair types and skin tones.
- Thermoepilation: Combines heat and electrical current to destroy hair follicles.
Usage Scenarios
- Home Use: Many electric hair removal instruments are designed for convenient home use, offering a cost-effective alternative to professional salon treatments.
- Salon/Professional Use: More powerful and sophisticated devices are used by trained professionals for more effective and long-lasting hair removal.
- Long-Term Hair Reduction: Laser and IPL devices are often used for long-term hair reduction, requiring multiple sessions for optimal results.
- Spot Treatment: Smaller, portable devices are suitable for spot treatment of unwanted hair in specific areas.
Common Types
- Epilators: These devices use rotating tweezers to remove hair from the root. They are effective on a wide range of hair types and are relatively affordable.
- Electrolysis Machines: These machines are used for permanent hair removal, requiring a skilled technician to operate.
- Laser Hair Removal Devices: These devices use laser energy to target hair follicles. They are effective on dark hair and light skin.
- IPL Devices: Similar to laser devices, IPL devices use broad-spectrum light to target hair follicles. They are generally less powerful than laser devices.
- Electric Razors/Shavers: While not strictly hair removal, electric razors offer a convenient and painless method of hair cutting.
- Thermoepilators: These combine heat and electrical current for hair removal.
Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant to “electric hair removal instrument”:
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8510300000: Shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor; parts thereof: Hair-removing appliances.
- 85: Electrical machines and apparatus; parts thereof. This chapter covers a broad range of electrical devices.
- 10: Electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. This heading focuses on specialized electrical equipment.
- 30: Shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor. This subheading specifically identifies appliances designed for personal grooming, including those with their own power source.
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8543708500: Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and apparatus: Other: For electrical nerve stimulation.
- 85: Electrical machines and apparatus; parts thereof. This chapter covers a broad range of electrical devices.
- 43: Electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. This heading focuses on specialized electrical equipment.
- 70: Other machines and apparatus. This subheading covers a variety of specialized electrical equipment.
- 85: For electrical nerve stimulation. This further specifies the purpose of the apparatus.
Regarding HS code 8510300000, the tariff is a base tariff of 4.2%, with no additional tariff, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 34.2%.
Regarding HS code 8543708500, the tariff is a base tariff of 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.