8486.40.00—Machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter
General duty rate
Free
Across 3 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8486.40.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter. 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 3 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently touches one or more lines under this tariff item.
10-digit lines under 8486.40.00(3)
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8486.40.00.10For the manufacture or repair of masks and reticlesFree8486.40.00.20For assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuitsFree8486.40.00.30For lifting, handling, loading or unloading of boules, wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits and flat panel displaysFreeTariff modifications(1)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8486.40.00
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.70 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8486.40.00 cover?
HTS 8486.40.00 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter. It belongs to Chapter 84 and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8486.40.00?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 8486.40.00 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8486.40.00?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 8486.40.00 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.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8486.40.00?
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