Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof
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Heading 8479 covers machines and mechanical appliances that have an individual function and are not specified or included elsewhere in chapter 84, plus their parts. It is split first by specific machine type, such as public works machinery, industrial robots, evaporative air coolers and passenger boarding bridges, then by other machines and by parts.
Products in this heading
- Industrial robots for factory automation
- Evaporative air coolers
- Passenger boarding bridges used in airports
- Concrete pavers and bituminous material spreaders
- Rope or cable-making machines
- Mixing, kneading or stirring machines
- Trash compactors
- Carpet sweepers
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the machine's individual function and confirm no more specific heading in chapter 84 covers it.
- For public works machinery, choose 8479.10 by concrete, bituminous material or other use.
- For industrial robots not elsewhere specified, use 8479.50.
- For electromechanical appliances with a self-contained electric motor, choose 8479.89.10 through 8479.89.65 by product type.
- For parts, use 8479.90 and identify the parent machine covered by the parts lines.
Often confused with
- Heading 8413Liquid pumps
Pumps for liquids are specifically covered by heading 8413.
- Heading 8415Air conditioning machines
Air conditioning machines are specifically covered by heading 8415.
- Heading 8428Conveyors and elevators
Lifting, handling and loading machinery such as conveyors and elevators is covered by heading 8428.
- Heading 8462Metal-working presses
Machine tools including presses for working metal are covered by heading 8462.
- Heading 8480Molds
Molds for metal, glass, mineral materials, rubber or plastics are covered by heading 8480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for industrial robots?
Industrial robots, not elsewhere specified or included, are classified under 8479.50.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.
What is the duty on evaporative air coolers?
Evaporative air coolers are classified under 8479.60.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.8%.
How do I classify a concrete paver?
Concrete and bituminous pavers, finishers and spreaders for concrete are classified under 8479.10.00.40, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 8479
- 8479.10.00.40Concrete and bituminous pavers, finishers and spreaders / For concreteFree
- 8479.10.00.60Concrete and bituminous pavers, finishers and spreaders / For bituminous materialFree
- 8479.10.00.80Machinery for public works, building or the like / OtherFree
- 8479.20.00.00Machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oilsFree
- 8479.30.00.00Presses for the manufacture of particle board or fiber building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or corkFree
- 8479.40.00.00Rope or cable-making machinesFree
- 8479.50.00.00Industrial robots, not elsewhere specified or included2.5%
- 8479.60.00.00Evaporative air coolers2.8%
- 8479.71.00.00Passenger boarding bridges / Of a kind used in airportsFree
- 8479.79.00.00Passenger boarding bridges / OtherFree
- 8479.81.00.00For treating metal, including electric wire coil-windersFree
- 8479.82.00.40Mixing, kneading or stirring machinesFree
- 8479.82.00.80OtherFree
- 8479.83.00.00Cold isostatic presses2.5%
- 8479.89.10.00Air humidifiers or dehumidifiersFree
- 8479.89.20.00Electromechanical appliances with self-contained electric motor / Floor polishersFree
- 8479.89.55.00Electromechanical appliances with self-contained electric motor / Trash compactors2.8%
- 8479.89.65.00Electromechanical appliances with self-contained electric motor / Other2.8%
- 8479.89.70.00Carpet sweepersFree
- 8479.89.83.00Machines for the manufacturing of optical mediaFree
- 8479.89.92.00Automated electronic component placement machines of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuit assembliesFree
- 8479.89.95.10Machines for preparing biological samples for the subsequent diagnosis, testing, or analysis, as described in statistical note 7 to this chapter2.5%
- 8479.89.95.50Oil and gas field wireline and downhole equipment2.5%
- 8479.89.95.60Automotive maintenance machines2.5%
- 8479.89.95.65Hydraulic accumulators2.5%
- 8479.89.95.85Ultrasonic cleaning devices2.5%
- 8479.89.95.95Industrial vibrators2.5%
- 8479.89.95.96Tow behind sweepers2.5%
- 8479.89.95.97Other2.5%
- 8479.90.41.00Of articles of subheading 8479.89.10 or 8479.89.70Free
- 8479.90.45.00Frame assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: baseplate; side frames; power screws; front platesFree
- 8479.90.55.00Ram assemblies incorporating a ram wrapper and/or ram coverFree
- 8479.90.65.00Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container frontFree
- 8479.90.75.00Parts / Of trash compactors / Cabinets or casesFree
- 8479.90.85.00Parts / Of trash compactors / OtherFree
- 8479.90.95.10Of machines for preparing biological samples for the subsequent diagnosis, testing, or analysis, as described in statistical note 7 to this chapterFree
- 8479.90.95.30Parts / Of industrial robotsFree
- 8479.90.95.50Of machinery for public works, building or the likeFree
- 8479.90.95.60Of presses for the manufacture of particle board or fiber building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or corkFree
- 8479.90.95.65Of machines or mechanical appliances for treating metalFree
- 8479.90.95.91Parts / OtherFree