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HS Heading 8548 : Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8548 encompasses electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. It classifies 1 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 85 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
8548
Subheadings
1 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8548

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
8548.00 Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter 85 View 8548.00 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8548

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8548 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8548 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8548 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8548?
HS Heading 8548 covers Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, grouping 1 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8548?
Subheadings under Heading 8548 range from 8548.11 to 8548.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8548?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8548 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8548?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8548?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8548?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8548 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8548?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8548?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8548?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.