HTS Chapter 85
HTS Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics
Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and consumer electronics — phones, TVs, batteries, wiring, cables, switches, motors.
Example products
- Smartphones
- Televisions
- Lithium-ion batteries
- USB cables
- Electric motors
Common 10-digit HTS codes
| HTS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 8517.13.0000 | Smartphones | Free |
| 8528.72.6420 | LCD televisions over 35 inches | 5.0% |
| 8507.60.0020 | Lithium-ion batteries for vehicles | 3.4% |
Duty rates are base MFN ad valorem and may change. Section 301, anti-dumping, and Section 232 surcharges apply on top depending on origin. Always verify against the current HTS revision before filing.
Classification notes
- Section 301 List 4A (7.5%) applies to most consumer electronics from China.
- Smartphones and laptops are exempt from many Section 301 surcharges — verify the current exclusion list.
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