Analysis
Subheading 8510.90 covers parts, within heading 8510. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 5 US tariff lines below it are national.
2 of its 5 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (40%) and 3 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 4.2%. The median line pays 4%.
The US splits it as follows: 8510.90.10 for blades and cutting heads (duty-free), 8510.90.20 for parts of shavers: other parts of shavers (duty-free), 8510.90.30 for parts of hair clippers to be used for agricultural or horticultural… (4%), 8510.90.40 for parts of hair clippers: other parts of hair clippers (4%) and 8510.90.55 for parts: other (4.2%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210) and Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8510.90.10 | Blades and cutting heads | Free |
| 8510.90.20 | Parts of shavers: other parts of shavers | Free |
| 8510.90.30 | Parts of hair clippers to be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes | 4% |
| 8510.90.40 | Parts of hair clippers: other parts of hair clippers | 4% |
| 8510.90.55 | Parts: other | 4.2% |