HTS 85
HTS 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) is a US import tariff classification. The duty rate varies by program and country of origin.
Schedule structure
Chapter 85
Chapters are 2-digit groupings at the top of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Goods are not classified at the chapter level — for U.S. customs entry, classification happens at the 8-digit tariff-line level. Drill into a heading (4-digit), then a subheading (6-digit), to find the tariff line that matches your goods.
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Frequently Asked
What is HTS 85?
HTS 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. It falls under Chapter 85 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
What is the duty rate for HTS 85?
The base (MFN) duty rate for HTS 85 is .
Are there any exclusions for HTS 85?
Exclusions may apply depending on active Section 301 or Section 232 exclusion lists. Check the USTR exclusion portal or use TariffDesk to monitor this code for changes, including new exclusions.
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