8504.40—Static converters
General duty rate
Free
Across 17 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 8504 — Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof: (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8504.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Static converters. It sits in Chapter 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, 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 17 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. 8 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 8504.40(17)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
8504.40.40.00Speed drive controllers for electric motorsFree8504.40.60.01With a power output not exceeding 50 WFree8504.40.60.07With a power output exceeding 50 W but not exceeding 150 WFree8504.40.60.12With a power output exceeding 150 W but not exceeding 500 WFree8504.40.60.18OtherFree8504.40.70.01With a power output not exceeding 50 WFreeTariff modifications(8)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8504.40
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.01 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25% |
| 9903.88.10 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.88.14 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.88.15 |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8504.40 cover?
HTS 8504.40 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Static converters. It belongs to Chapter 85 and rolls up 17 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8504.40?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 8504.40 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 8504.40?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8504.40 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 8504.40?
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