Heading 8538: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or…
Every line of heading 8538 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537
Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV equipment. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
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Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8538.10.00.00 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus | Free |
| 8538.90 | Other: | |
| 8538.90.10.00 | Of an article of heading 8537 for one of the articles described in additional U.S. note 11 to chapter 85 | Free |
| 8538.90.30.00 | Other | 3.5% |
| 8538.90.40.00 | Other, for the articles of subheading 8535.90.40, 8536.30.40 or 8536.50.40, of ceramic or metallic materials, electrically or mechanically reactive to changes in temperature | 3.5% |
| 8538.90.60.00 | Molded parts | 3.5% |
| 8538.90.81 | Other | 3.5% |
| 8538.90.81.20 | Of automatic circuit breakers | |
| 8538.90.81.40 | Metal contacts | |
| 8538.90.81.60 | Other parts of switchgear, switchboards, panel boards and distribution boards | |
| 8538.90.81.80 | Other |
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- 8538.10.0000BOARDS, PANELS, CONSOLES, DESKS, CABINETS, AND OTHER BASES FOR THE GOODS OF HEADING 8537, NOT EQUIPPED WITH THEIR APPARATUS
- 8538.90.7020AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKER PARTS FOR HEADINGS 8535, 8536 OR 8537
- 8538.90.7040ELECTRICAL METAL CONTACTS FOR HEADING 8535, 8536 & 8537
- 8538.90.7060SWITCHGEAR, SWITCHBOAD, PANEL BOARD AND DISTRIBUTION BOARD PARTS FOR HEADINGS 8535, 8536, & 8537, NESOI
- 8538.90.7080PARTS SUITABLE FOR USE SOLELY OR PRINCIPALLY WITH THE APPARATUS FOR HEADING 8535, 8536,8537, NESOI
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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