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%. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently touches 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 amplifiersFree8543.70.85.00For electrical nerve stimulationFree8543.70.88.00Electrical machines with translation or dictionary functions; video game console controllers which use infrared transmissions to operate or access the various functions and capabilities of the consoleFree8543.70.89.00Other portable battery operated electronic readers for recording and reproducing text, still images or audio filesFree8543.70.91.00Digital signal processing apparatus capable of connecting to a wired or wireless network for the mixing of soundFree8543.70.93.01Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for childrenFree8543.70.95.00Touch-sensitive data input devices (so-called "touch screens") without display capabilities, for incorporation into apparatus having a display, which function by detecting the presence and location of a touch within the display area (such sensing may be obtained by means of resistance, electrostatic capacity, acoustic pulse recognition, infra-red lights or other touch-sensitive technology)Free8543.70.97.00Plasma cleaner machines that remove organic contaminants from electron microscopy specimens and specimen holdersFree8543.70.98.10Amplifiers2.6%8543.70.98.20Special effects pedals for use with musical instruments2.6%8543.70.98.60Other2.6%Tariff modifications(1)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8543.70
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.69 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
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.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8543.70?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 8543.70 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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