HTS 8516.31.00 · Electronics and appliances
Import duty on hair dryers from Italy
Hair dryers imported from Italy under HTS 8516.31.00 pay a total duty rate of about 10% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 3.9%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.39) at 10% in lieu. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 8516.31.00.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) Replaced by 9903.05.39 | 8516.31.00.00 | — | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) | 9903.05.39 | 10% in lieu | $1,000.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $1,047.14 | ||
Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on hair dryers from Italy?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to hair dryers from Italy?
- 9903.05.39: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 10% in lieu
Are there exemptions for hair dryers from Italy?
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Do hair dryers need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on hair dryers from Italy?
Hair dryers from other countries
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See the full HTS heading: HTS 8516.