Machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, and not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter
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Heading 8487 covers machinery parts that do not contain electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts, or other electrical features and that are not specified elsewhere in chapter 84. It is split between ships' or boats' propellers and blades, by material, and other parts, including oil seals other than those of chapter 40 and a residual other line.
Products in this heading
- Copper ship propeller
- Bronze boat propeller blade
- Aluminum boat propeller
- Stainless steel ship propeller
- PTFE oil seal for machinery
- Non-rubber oil seal for a pump
- Steel machinery part with no electrical features and not named elsewhere
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide if the item is a ships' or boats' propeller or blade; if yes, use the 8487.10 lines.
- For propellers and blades, decide whether the material is copper or other; copper goes to 8487.10.00.40, other goes to 8487.10.00.80.
- For non-propeller parts, decide if the item is an oil seal other than those of chapter 40; if yes, use 8487.90.00.40.
- Confirm the part has no electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts, or other electrical features.
- Confirm no other chapter 84 heading specifically covers the part; use 8487.90.00.80 for residual other parts.
Often confused with
- Heading 4016Rubber oil seals
Oil seals of chapter 40 are excluded from 8487.90.
- Heading 8484Mechanical seals
Heading 8484 covers mechanical seals.
- Heading 8483Gears and gear boxes
Transmission parts are specifically provided for in 8483.
- Heading 8482Ball or roller bearings
Heading 8482 covers ball and roller bearings.
- Heading 8536Electrical connectors
8487 excludes parts with electrical connectors or other electrical features.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a bronze ship propeller?
Copper ships' or boats' propellers and blades are classified under 8487.10.00.40, with a general (MFN) rate of Free; other metal propellers and blades are under 8487.10.00.80, also Free.
What is the duty on a non-rubber oil seal?
Oil seals other than those of chapter 40 fall under 8487.90.00.40 and have a general (MFN) rate of 3.9%.
How do I classify an aluminum boat propeller?
An aluminum ships' or boats' propeller is not copper, so it goes in 8487.10.00.80, 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.