| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9605000000 | Doc | 38.1% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8214909000 | Doc | 1.4¢ each + 3.2%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8214906000 | Doc | 0.2¢ each + 3.1%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9616100000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9616200000 | Doc | 34.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8212100000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8212900000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3307101000 | Doc | 59.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3307102000 | Doc | 59.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Shaving Box
A shaving box, also known as a shaving kit or shaving set, is a container and often a collection of tools used for the process of removing unwanted facial or body hair. Historically and traditionally, these boxes were more elaborate and contained a greater number of items; modern sets vary significantly in complexity.
Material:
- Containers: Historically made from wood (often hardwoods like rosewood or ebony), leather, or metal (stainless steel, silver). Contemporary boxes are frequently constructed from plastic, acrylic, or composite materials.
- Tools: Blades are typically stainless steel. Handles for brushes and razors can be made from wood, plastic, resin, or metal. Brushes utilize badger hair (various grades), boar hair, synthetic fibers, or horsehair. Shaving soaps and creams are based on tallow, glycerin, stearic acid, or synthetic detergents.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of a shaving box is to provide a convenient and organized method for performing a wet shave. Wet shaving, as opposed to dry shaving, involves using water and a shaving preparation (soap, cream, gel) to lubricate and soften hair before removal with a blade.
Function:
A shaving box typically functions to:
- Contain & Organize: Holds all necessary shaving implements in one place.
- Preparation: Facilitates the creation of a rich lather.
- Application: Assists in the even application of shaving cream or soap to the skin.
- Storage: Provides a safe and hygienic location to store blades and brushes.
Usage Scenarios:
- Home Shaving: The most common application, allowing for a comfortable and personalized shaving routine.
- Travel: Compact shaving boxes are designed for portability.
- Professional Barbering: Barbers utilize shaving boxes containing specialized tools and products for client services.
- Traditional Wet Shaving: Enthusiasts of classic shaving techniques rely on boxes to replicate historical practices.
Common Types:
- Traditional Shaving Sets: Typically include a razor, shaving brush, shaving soap/cream, shaving bowl, and sometimes an aftershave balm or alum block, all contained within a box or case.
- Travel Shaving Kits: Compact sets designed for portability, often featuring a protective case and smaller versions of essential tools.
- Double Edge (DE) Safety Razor Sets: Focus on the use of double-edged blades and often include a DE razor, brush, soap, and bowl.
- Straight Razor Sets: Contain a straight razor, strop, honing stone, brush, soap, and bowl, requiring significant skill and maintenance.
- Disposable Shaving Sets: Contain a disposable razor, often with a small amount of shaving cream or gel, intended for single use or limited travel.
- Brush & Soap Sets: Focus on the lathering aspect of shaving, including a high-quality brush and shaving soap.
The declared goods, “shaving box”, can be classified based on its contents and components. Considering a shaving box typically contains razors, shaving preparations, and potentially other toiletries, the following HS codes are relevant:
- 8212100000: This HS code covers Razors. Specifically, it includes razors and base metal parts thereof. This would apply if the box primarily contains razors. (Chapter 82: Articles of cutlery, carving, surgical, dental, veterinary instruments and articles of animal clipping; Chapter 82.10: Razors)
- 8212900000: This HS code covers Other parts of razors and razor blades. This applies to any components of the razors included in the box, excluding the razors themselves. (Chapter 82: Articles of cutlery, carving, surgical, dental, veterinary instruments and articles of animal clipping; Chapter 82.12: Other parts)
- 3307101000: This HS code covers Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations: Not containing alcohol. If the shaving box includes preparations without alcohol, this code is applicable. (Chapter 33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; Chapter 33.07: Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; Chapter 33.07.10: Not containing alcohol)
- 3307102000: This HS code covers Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations: Containing alcohol. If the shaving box includes preparations containing alcohol, this code is applicable. (Chapter 33: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; Chapter 33.07: Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations, personal deodorants, bath preparations, depilatories and other perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; Chapter 33.07.20: Containing alcohol)
Regarding HS codes 3307101000 and 3307102000, please note the distinction based on alcohol content. The applicable tariff rate will depend on whether the preparations contain alcohol or not. The base tariff rate for both is 4.9%, with an additional 25.0% add-on tariff, resulting in a total tariff rate of 59.9%.