Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof
85
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof
Common items in this chapter
- —Mobile phones (8517.13)
- —Laptops (8471.30 — note: also in Ch.84)
- —Headphones (8518.30)
- —Lithium batteries (8507.60)
- —LED lamps (8539.50)
- —Cables (8544)
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
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.
Binding tariff ruling database
If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.
Binding tariff ruling database