HS Code 8548
Residual Electrical Parts of Machinery
HS code 8548 covers electrical parts of machinery or apparatus not specified elsewhere in Chapter 85, excluding waste and scrap which moved to heading 8549.
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HS Code 8548 — Residual Electrical Parts of Machinery
This code is a specialty category for electrical parts of machinery or equipment that are not specifically mentioned elsewhere in Chapter 85. It acts as the final 'other' category for components that do not fit standard descriptions.
What's included
- N.E.S. electrical machinery parts
- Custom electrical components
- Specific internal electrical assemblies
What's excluded
- Electrical waste and scrap → use
8549(Since 2022, all electrical waste and scrap is classified under the new heading 8549.)
Common examples
- Bespoke electrical machine part
- Unclassified electrical sensor assembly
- Legacy electrical apparatus part
Frequently asked questions
Why was the description of 8548 changed recently?
The 2022 HS update moved all e-waste and scrap to a new specific heading (8549), leaving 8548 purely for functional parts.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: Using this code requires evidence that the part cannot be classified under more specific 85xx headings.
- Typical shipping mode: Mixed
- Top exporters: Japan, Germany, United States
- Top importers: China, Mexico, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Use only as a last resort when no other electrical component code applies.
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