| HS Code | Product Description | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85163000 | 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 apparatus: Hair clippers, hair-cutting machines, curling tongs and hair-styling apparatus: Curling tongs and hair-styling apparatus | Doc | Error | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8545904000 | Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes: Other: Other | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909989 | Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other Other | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3914006000 | Ion-exchangers based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913, in primary forms: Other | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8210000000 | Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof | Doc | 58.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8210000000 | Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof | Doc | 58.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Okay, let's break down the HS codes and tax implications for your declared items, focusing on the "CURLING WAND" and related products. I'll provide a structured analysis to help you understand the classification and potential costs.
Important Note: The tax rates provided are as of today and subject to change. The "2025.4.2后" rates indicate changes taking effect after April 2nd, 2025. Always confirm the latest rates with official customs sources before importing.
Here's a detailed breakdown of each HS code:
1. 8516.30.00 – Electrothermic hairdressing apparatus: Hair clippers, hair-cutting machines, curling tongs and hair-styling apparatus.
- Breakdown:
- 85: 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. (This chapter covers a broad range of electrical devices.)
- 16: Insulating fittings for electrical machinery and equipment.
- 30: Electrothermic hairdressing apparatus.
- Specifically: This code is specifically for curling tongs, hair-styling apparatus, hair clippers, and hair-cutting machines. Since you're declaring a "CURLING WAND," this is the most likely correct classification.
- Tax: Currently, tax information retrieval failed. You'll need to check the latest rates.
2. 8545.90.40.00 – Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
- Breakdown:
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment (as above).
- 45: Electrical parts.
- 90: Other.
- Specifically: This code covers carbon-based electrical components. It's unlikely to be the correct classification for a curling wand unless the heating element is primarily carbon-based and is being declared as a replacement part.
- Tax: Base Tariff: 0.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional Tariff: 30%. Total Tax: 55.0%.
3. 3926.90.99.89 – Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914.
- Breakdown:
- 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
- 26: Other articles of plastics.
- 90: Other.
- Specifically: This code is for plastic articles not covered elsewhere. It might apply if the housing of the curling wand is made of plastic, but it's unlikely to be the primary classification.
- Tax: Base Tariff: 5.3%, Additional Tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional Tariff: 30%. Total Tax: 42.8%.
4. 3914.00.60.00 – Ion-exchangers based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913, in primary forms.
- Breakdown:
- 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
- 14: Ion-exchangers.
- 00: Other.
- Specifically: This code is for ion-exchange resins. It's highly unlikely to be relevant to a curling wand unless it contains a specialized water filtration or treatment component.
5 & 6. 8210.00.00.00 – Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof.
- Breakdown:
- 82: Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, articles of cutlery, and other articles of metal.
- 10: Hand-operated mechanical appliances.
- 00: Other.
- Specifically: This code is for mechanical (non-electric) kitchen tools. It's not applicable to an electric curling wand. The repetition suggests a possible data entry error.
Recommendations & Next Steps:
- Confirm 8516.30.00: Based on your description, 8516.30.00 is the most likely correct HS code for a standard electric curling wand.
- Material Composition: Carefully review the materials used in the curling wand (housing, heating element, etc.). If significant plastic components are present, you may need to consider a secondary HS code for those parts.
- Heating Element: What is the heating element made of? This is crucial for correct classification.
- Check Tax Rates: Immediately verify the current tax rates for 8516.30.00 with your customs broker or the official customs website of your importing country.
- Certifications: Depending on the destination country, you may need to provide safety certifications (e.g., CE, UL) for electrical appliances. Check the specific requirements for your importing country.
- Invoice Details: Ensure your invoice clearly describes the item as an "Electric Curling Wand" and lists all materials used.
- Avoid Duplicate Codes: The repetition of 8210.00.00.00 is suspicious. Confirm if this is a genuine component or a data entry error.
Disclaimer: I am an AI assistant and cannot provide definitive customs classification advice. This information is for general guidance only. Always consult with a qualified customs broker or the official customs authorities in your importing country for accurate and up-to-date information.