8438.90—Parts
General duty rate
Free – 2.8%
Across 5 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8438.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Parts. It sits in Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 2.8%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 8438.90(5)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
8438.90.10.00Of machinery for sugar manufactureFree8438.90.90.15Of bakery machinery and machinery for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products2.8%8438.90.90.30Of machinery for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate2.8%8438.90.90.60Of machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry2.8%8438.90.90.90Other2.8%Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8438.90 cover?
HTS 8438.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Parts. It belongs to Chapter 84 and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8438.90?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 8438.90 range from Free to 2.8%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8438.90?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8438.90 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
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