8547.90.00.20—Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material apart from any minor components of metal (for example, threaded sockets) incorporated during molding solely for the purposes of assembly, other than insulators of heading 8546; electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material, conduit tubing
HTS 8547.90.00.20 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material apart from any minor components of metal (for example, threaded sockets) incorporated during molding solely for the purposes of assembly, other than insulators of heading 8546; electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material, conduit tubing. It's a 10-digit statistical line 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, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 16 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate, and 18 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 200%
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Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(18)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
HTS 8547.90.00.20 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material apart from any minor components of metal (for example, threaded sockets) incorporated during molding solely for the purposes of assembly, other than insulators of heading 8546; electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material, conduit tubing. It belongs to Chapter 85 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 8547.90.00.20?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8547.90.00.20 is 4.6%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 8547.90.00.20?
Yes. Imports of HTS 8547.90.00.20 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8547.90.00.20?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8547.90.00.20 is 45%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8547.90.00.20?
Yes — HTS 8547.90.00.20 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.80.03 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 15 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 8547.90.00.20 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 18 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-570-158 (AD, China), A-533-920 (AD, India), A-475-846 (AD, Italy) plus 15 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility