8540.12—Monochrome
General duty rate
3.3% – 3.6%
Across 5 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8540.12 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Monochrome. 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 5 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 3.3% to 3.6%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 8540.12(5)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8540.12 cover?
HTS 8540.12 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Monochrome. It belongs to Chapter 85 and rolls up 5 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8540.12?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 8540.12 range from 3.3% to 3.6%. 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 8540.12?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8540.12 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 8540.12?
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