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HS HEADING 8543

Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

HEADING

8543

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This heading covers electrical machines and apparatus that perform specific functions but are not listed elsewhere in the chapter. The items are divided into categories based on their use, including particle accelerators, signal generators, and devices for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis. It also includes electronic cigarettes and similar personal vaporizing devices, as well as other electrical goods with individual functions not mentioned in the previous categories. Finally, the classification accounts for parts belonging to these electrical goods.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8543.10

Electrical machines and apparatus; particle accelerators

8543.20

Electrical machines and apparatus; signal generators

8543.30

Electrical machines and apparatus; for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis

8543.40

Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices

8543.70

Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543

8543.90

Electrical machines and apparatus; parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543

Covered items classified under 8543

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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