Heading 8511

Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof

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Heading 8511 covers electrical ignition and starting equipment for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines, plus generators and cut-outs used with those engines. It also covers parts for that equipment. The lines split spark plugs, magnetos, distributors and ignition coils, starter motors, other generators, other equipment such as regulators, and parts.

Products in this heading

Spark plugs
Ignition coils
Distributors
Starter motors
Alternators
Voltage regulators with cut-out relays designed for 6, 12 or 24 V systems
Dual purpose starter-generators
Distributor contact (breaker point) sets

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the article is ignition equipment, starting equipment, generating equipment, regulation equipment, or a part.
For ignition articles, separate spark plugs from magnetos and from distributors or ignition coils.
For 8511.30, use 8511.30.00.40 for distributors and 8511.30.00.80 for ignition coils.
For regulators with cut-out relays, confirm whether the article is designed for 6, 12 or 24 V systems.
For parts, identify whether the part is for a regulator or is another part, and note that breaker point sets have their own line.

Often confused with

Engine starting battery
Electric storage batteries are classified in heading 8507, not as engine starting equipment.
Heading 8507
Motor vehicle headlamp
Vehicle lighting and signaling equipment is classified in heading 8512.
Heading 8512
Ignition switch
Switches for electrical circuits not exceeding 1,000 V are classified in heading 8536.
Heading 8536
Insulated spark plug wire
Insulated wire and cable are classified in heading 8544, even when made for engine use.
Heading 8544
Engine circuit relay
Relays for switching electrical circuits are classified in heading 8536, not as parts of engines.
Heading 8536

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for spark plugs?

Spark plugs are classified in 8511.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.

What is the duty on starter motors?

Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators are classified in 8511.40.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.

How do I classify an ignition coil?

Ignition coils are classified in 8511.30.00.80, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.5%.

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.