Question 1

What is HTS code 8511.90.40.00?

Accepted Answer

HTS 8511.90.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, spark plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines; parts thereof, parts, other. It belongs to Chapter 85 of the HTSUS.

Question 2

What is the general duty rate for HTS 8511.90.40.00?

Accepted Answer

The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8511.90.40.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.

Question 3

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8511.90.40.00?

Accepted Answer

The Column 2 rate for HTS 8511.90.40.00 is 35%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Question 4

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8511.90.40.00?

Accepted Answer

Yes — HTS 8511.90.40.00 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.74.08 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 3 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.

Question 5

Does HTS 8511.90.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

Accepted Answer

No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 8511.90.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.

Code	Authority	Rate	Countries
9903.74.08	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%	All countries
9903.74.09	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%	All countries
9903.74.10	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading	CA, MX
9903.74.11	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading	All countries

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What is HTS code 8511.90.40.00?

What is the general duty rate for HTS 8511.90.40.00?

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8511.90.40.00?

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8511.90.40.00?

Does HTS 8511.90.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

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