85101000
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES›Shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor
Shavers
Standard EU duty
2.2%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
6 docs
N954U045U078U079Y997Y984
Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 2.2% | - | R2261/98 |
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
Import prohibitionKPR0285/18
Import prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM884Goods from the Annex XIh of Regulation (EU) 2018/285 (Machinery and electrical equipment)
Export prohibitionKPR0285/18
Export prohibition
KPR0285/18
Notes
- TM888Goods from the Annex XI l of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel and other metals)
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997- Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078- Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079- Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954- Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045- Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954- Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045- Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078- Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079- Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V052Devices for writing and reading texts in Braille
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
8%V999Other
23%5
Binding Tariff Information
BTI classification examples
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Electric facial hair trimmer with LED light
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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.
Scope of CN 851010 - electric shavers
CN code 851010 covers electric shavers - electrically powered shaving devices with a built-in electric motor driving a cutting element (rotary blades or foil cutters). Electric shavers are intended for shaving facial hair, although the heading also covers universal and ladies' shavers for legs and other body areas. CN 851010 covers both mains-powered shavers (directly powered from the electrical supply) and rechargeable shavers (with built-in Li-ion or NiMH batteries). Rotary head shavers (three or four rotating blades) and foil shavers (oscillating blades under a metal foil) are classified under the same heading. CN 851010 must be distinguished from hair clippers (851020) and epilators (851030). The key criterion is the intended use for shaving (removing hair by cutting close to the skin surface), not for clipping (trimming hair to a specific length). Shavers with an integrated trimmer are classified under 851010 if shaving is the dominant function. Importers should clearly describe the device function in import documentation.
EU regulatory requirements for electric shaver imports
Importing electric shavers under CN 851010 is subject to EU safety directives. The LVD Directive (2014/35/EU) requires electrical and mechanical safety - shavers with rotating blades in direct skin contact are subject to specific safety requirements. The EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) imposes electromagnetic compatibility requirements. The RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) restricts hazardous substances. The WEEE 2 Directive (2012/19/EU) requires WEEE registration. The GPSR Regulation (EU 2023/988) requires risk analysis and traceability. Shavers with built-in Li-ion batteries are subject to the Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542). Waterproof shavers (wet and dry) for shower use must meet enhanced water protection requirements (IPX7 rating). Standards EN 61558 and EN 60335-2-8 specify detailed requirements for electric shavers. CE marking is mandatory. The importer must hold an EU declaration of conformity and technical documentation.
Customs duties and trade in electric shavers
MFN customs duty rates for CN 851010 should be verified in TARIC. Electric shavers are not subject to CBAM. Preferential duty rates are available under EU FTAs. Major exporters of electric shavers to the EU include China (contract manufacturing for European brands) and the Netherlands (Philips/Norelco). Importers should check TARIC for trade measures. Classification under 851010 requires demonstrating that the device is for shaving, not clipping. Shavers with trimming function are classified under 851010 if shaving is the dominant function. Sets containing a shaver with accessories are classified per GIR Rule 3(b) (essential character component). A BTI is recommended where doubts exist. National VAT applies upon import.
EU directives and electric shaver imports 8510 10
Shavers and clippers under CN 8510 10 are subject to LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU. Devices with lithium batteries must comply with Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. MFN duty: 2.2%. Wireless devices with Bluetooth are subject to RED 2014/53/EU. WEEE registration and RoHS 2 compliance are required.
Frequently asked questions
Do waterproof shavers require additional certifications?
Waterproof electric shavers (wet and dry) under CN 851010 must meet enhanced water protection requirements. The typical requirement is IPX7 protection rating (resistance to brief immersion in water). Standard EN 60335-2-8 specifies detailed safety requirements for electric shavers, including insulation requirements under moisture conditions. The CE declaration of conformity must cover testing that accounts for water contact operation. The IP protection rating must be indicated in the technical documentation.
How to distinguish a shaver (851010) from hair clippers (851020)?
Electric shavers (851010) are designed for shaving - removing hair by cutting close to the skin surface. Hair clippers (851020) are designed to trim hair to a specific length using guide combs. The key difference is the end result: shavers leave smooth skin, clippers leave hair at a controlled length. Shavers have rotary or foil blades, clippers have scissor-type blades. Multi-function devices are classified according to their dominant function.
Are shavers with Li-ion batteries subject to the Battery Regulation?
Yes. Electric shavers under CN 851010 with built-in lithium-ion batteries are subject to Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Battery Regulation) regarding batteries installed in equipment. The importer must ensure QR code battery labelling, capacity and cell type information. The battery must be replaceable by a professional service provider. The importer must be registered in the national battery producer register and participate in the waste battery collection system.
Do shavers with Li-ion battery under 8510 10 require UN 38.3?
Yes, shavers with lithium batteries under 8510 10 require UN 38.3 testing for transport. They are also subject to Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.
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