8543.70—Other machines and apparatus
General duty rate
Free – 2.6%
Across 16 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8543.70 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Other machines and apparatus. 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 16 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 2.6%. 8 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 8543.70(16)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
8543.70.20.00Physical vapor deposition apparatus2.5%8543.70.42.00Flight data recordersFree8543.70.45.00Other2.6%8543.70.60.00Articles designed for connection to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus or instruments or to telegraphic or telephonic networksFree8543.70.71.00Electric luminescent lamps2%8543.70.80.00Microwave amplifiersFreeTariff modifications(8)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8543.70
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.01 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25% |
| 9903.88.02 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.88.03 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.88.04 |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8543.70 cover?
HTS 8543.70 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Other machines and apparatus. It belongs to Chapter 85 and rolls up 16 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8543.70?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 8543.70 range from Free to 2.6%. 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 8543.70?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8543.70 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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