HS Code 8547
Insulating Fittings for Electrical Machines
HS code 8547 covers insulating fittings for electrical machines and conduit tubing of base metal lined with insulating material, excluding standard insulators.
4-digit Section XVILCL
HS Code 8547 — Insulating Fittings for Electrical Machines
This code covers parts used for insulating electrical equipment or wiring. This includes plastic or ceramic fittings used in appliances and electrical conduit tubing made of base metal lined with insulating material.
What's included
- Plastic insulating fittings
- Ceramic socket components
- Base metal conduit with insulation
- Insulating junction box parts
- Moulded insulating parts for switches
What's excluded
- Standard insulators → use
8546(Stand-alone insulators for power lines or supports fall under 8546.)
Common examples
- Insulated electrical conduit pipe
- Moulded plastic insulator for motor housing
- Ceramic connection block fitting
- Insulated cable glands
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover plastic pipes?
Only if they are specifically designed for electrical insulation. General-purpose plastic pipes fall under Chapter 39.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Classification depends heavily on whether the item is purely plastic (Chapter 39) or an 'electrical part' (HS 85).
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Germany, China, USA
- Top importers: Mexico, Poland, France
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Key takeaway
Critical for the assembly of domestic appliances and industrial electrical installations.
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