Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter
1 declarable lines
Heading 8548 covers electrical parts of machinery or apparatus that are not specified or included elsewhere in chapter 85. It is a residual heading, so an article with a more specific electrical heading goes there instead. In the provided data, the heading has one declarable line, 8548.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Electrical parts of industrial machinery not covered by a specific parts heading
- Electrical component assemblies for apparatus not specified elsewhere in chapter 85
- Electrical parts of laboratory or test equipment not covered by a specific chapter 85 heading
- Electrical parts of household electrical appliances not covered by headings 8508, 8509 or 8516
- Electrical parts of electric lighting apparatus not covered by heading 8539
- Electrical parts of communication equipment not covered by heading 8517
- Electrical parts of battery-powered devices not covered by heading 8507
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is an electrical part of machinery or apparatus, not a complete machine.
- Check whether a specific chapter 85 heading covers the article or its parent apparatus; if yes, that heading applies before 8548.
- Check whether a specific parts heading applies, such as 8503, 8522, 8529, 8538 or 8547; if yes, 8548 is not used.
- Confirm the article is not electrical waste or scrap of heading 8549.
- When no more specific heading applies, the single line is 8548.00.00.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 8501Electric motors and generators
Heading 8501 covers complete motors and generators.
- Heading 8503Parts solely or principally for motors or generators
A specific parts heading applies before residual heading 8548.
- Heading 8534Printed circuits
Printed circuits have their own heading.
- Heading 8544Insulated wire and cable
Insulated conductors are classified in heading 8544.
- Heading 8507Electric storage batteries
Batteries and their parts are covered by heading 8507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for electrical parts not specified elsewhere in chapter 85?
Use 8548.00.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on electrical parts classified in heading 8548?
The declarable line is 8548.00.00.00, and its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify an electrical part that has no specific chapter 85 heading?
First rule out a specific heading or parts heading. If none applies, classify the part in 8548.00.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is 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.