HS HEADING 8545

Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

HEADING

8545

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category includes carbon items such as electrodes, brushes, lamp carbons, and battery carbons, whether they contain metal or not, provided they are designed for electrical use. The group is split into two main parts: carbon electrodes intended for furnaces versus those for other applications, and carbon brushes used for electrical purposes. Any remaining carbon goods, including lamp and battery carbons or other graphite articles used electrically, fall into a final residual category.

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

6-digit subheadings (4)

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

8545.11

Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces

8545.19

Carbon electrodes; with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces

8545.20

Carbon brushes; with or without metal, used for electrical purposes

8545.90

Carbon; lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

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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