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

Part of Section XVI: Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers

Products in this chapter are classified to a 6-digit HS subheading, then extended to the country full code (8–12 digits). Note the relevant Section and Chapter Notes — under GIR 1 they are legally binding for classification.

Scope and classification criteria

Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, sound and image equipment, and specified parts. The electrical function, degree of assembly and Section XVI Notes determine whether goods are complete apparatus, parts or components.

Common classification boundaries

Common disputes involve telecommunications apparatus, batteries, lamps, control units and goods combining electrical and mechanical functions. Check heading terms, Section XVI Notes and any product-specific Chapter Notes before comparing subheadings.

Official source

USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule

HS 2022 · Content updated September 5, 2026

Classify a product in chapter 85

HS classification articles

Chapter 85 classification guides

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