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Electric toothbrush import duty from Vietnam
Find US HTS candidates for electric toothbrush from Vietnam, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. Vietnam-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and reciprocal rules may still apply.
Quick answer
8509.80.50.45
At a $10,000 customs value, the current Vietnam-origin total rate is about 4.2% ($420).
Classification risk & HTS split
Electric toothbrushes route to HTS 8509.80.50 (other domestic electromechanical appliances with self-contained electric motor) at 2.8% MFN. Sonic and rotating-oscillating subtypes share the same classification; replacement head retail packs face the separately-classified 9603.21.00 (toothbrushes including dental-plate brushes — Free). The combined retail set (handle + heads + charger) usually classifies per GRI 3(b) as the electric appliance giving the set its essential character.
Vietnam origin context
Vietnam is a fast-growing alt origin for personal care electric appliances, with brand-side OEMs migrating sonic and rotating-head toothbrush lines to Binh Duong since 2021. Vietnam-origin under HTS 8509.80.50 / 8543.70.80 sidesteps Section 301 entirely, but FDA labeling and AC adapter compliance (UL or equivalent) apply regardless of origin. The rechargeable battery sub-assembly is the typical origin flashpoint — confirm the Vietnam-side motor stator winding and battery integration steps for substantial-transformation defensibility.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8509.80.50.45 | Electric toothbrushes | 4.2% | Calc |
| 8516.71.00 | Coffee or tea makers | 3.7% | Calc |
| 8509.40.00 | Food grinders, processors and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors | 4.2% | Calc |
| 8467.29.00.85 | Electric scissors | Free | Calc |
| 9603.21.00.00 | Toothbrushes, including dental-plate brushes | Free | Calc |
| 8433.11.00.10 | Electric mowers, including battery operated | Free | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across Vietnam and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301, IEEPA, reciprocal) apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam (current) | 4.2% | $420 | — |
| China | 4.2% | $420 | $0 |
| Mexico | 4.2% | $420 | $0 |
| India | 4.2% | $420 | $0 |
| Thailand | 4.2% | $420 | $0 |
Confirm before using a rate
- motorized appliance function
- rechargeable battery
- replacement heads and retail kit
This page provides candidates and reference math, not a CBP ruling. CBP makes the binding classification and duty determination at entry; AD/CVD, exclusions, and product facts still need separate review.
Other origin variants for this product
FAQ
How do I find the US HTS code for electric toothbrush from Vietnam?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. Electric toothbrush can split after HS6 by material, use, construction, or function; the applicable Chapter 99 overlays differ between Vietnam and China origins.
Does Vietnam origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in Vietnam does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD, reciprocal, and Section 232 may apply to Vietnam independently.