Chapter 85

Electric Motors and Generators

HS code 8501 covers electric motors and generators of all sizes, from small DC motors to large industrial AC synchronous motors, excluding generating sets.

Electric Generating Sets and Rotary Converters

HS code 8502 covers electric generating sets consisting of a generator and a prime mover, and rotary converters that transform electrical characteristics.

Parts for Electric Motors and Generators

HS code 8503 covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the electric motors and generators of headings 8501 or 8502.

Electric Transformers, Converters and Inductors

HS code 8504 covers electric transformers, static converters such as rectifiers and inverters, and inductors for electrical power management.

Electromagnets and Permanent Magnets

HS code 8505 covers permanent magnets, electromagnets, magnetic chucks and clamps, and electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and lifting heads.

Primary Cells and Primary Batteries

HS code 8506 covers primary cells and batteries, which are non-rechargeable power sources including manganese dioxide and lithium types.

Rechargeable Electric Accumulators

HS code 8507 covers electric accumulators, which are rechargeable batteries including lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, and lithium-ion types.

Vacuum Cleaners

HS code 8508 covers vacuum cleaners of all types, including domestic, industrial, and robotic models, provided they incorporate an electric motor.

Electric Domestic Appliances with Built-in Motors

HS code 8509 covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motors, including food mixers, blenders, and floor polishers weighing un

Shavers and Personal Hair Removal Appliances

HS code 8510 covers handheld shavers, hair clippers, and hair removing appliances equipped with a self-contained electric motor for personal or professional use

Engine Ignition and Starting Equipment

HS code 8511 is for engine ignition and starting equipment including spark plugs, ignition coils, starter motors, and generators for internal combustion engines

Vehicle Lighting and Signalling Equipment

HS code 8512 includes electrical lighting, visual signalling equipment, windscreen wipers, and defrosters specifically for use on cycles or motor vehicles.

Portable Electric Lamps with Internal Batteries

HS code 8513 covers portable electric lamps with their own energy source, such as dry batteries or accumulators, excluding vehicle lighting equipment.

Industrial Electric Furnaces and Ovens

HS code 8514 includes industrial and laboratory electric furnaces, ovens, and induction heating equipment for high-temperature material processing and heat trea

Electric Welding and Soldering Machines

HS code 8515 covers electric, laser, or ultrasonic welding and soldering machines, as well as electric apparatus for hot spraying of metals or carbides.

Electro-Thermic Domestic and Heating Appliances

HS code 8516 is for electric water and space heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, electric irons, and various electro-thermic domestic appliances like

Phones and Network Communication Apparatus

HS code 8517 comprises smartphones, cellular network devices, and other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images, or data across wired or wirele

Microphones, Loudspeakers, and Audio Amplifiers

HS code 8518 covers microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, earphones, and audio-frequency electric sound amplifiers, including sets combining these components.

Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment

HS code 8519 covers sound recording or reproducing apparatus, including turntables, cassette-players, and digital audio players for personal or commercial use.

Video Recording and Playback Apparatus

HS code 8521 covers video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner, including DVD players and digital video recorders.

Parts for Sound and Video Equipment

HS code 8522 covers parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the sound or video recording apparatus of headings 8519 or 8521.

Stored Media and Recording Discs

HS code 8523 covers discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, and smart cards for recording sound or other phenomena, whether or not recorded.

Flat Panel Display Modules

HS code 8524 covers flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens, without the electronics to function as a TV or monitor.

Radio/TV Transmitters and Digital Cameras

HS code 8525 covers transmission apparatus for radio and TV, including television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders.

Radar and Radio Remote Control Equipment

HS code 8526 covers radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus (like GPS), and radio remote control apparatus for various applications.

Radio-Broadcasting Reception Apparatus

HS code 8527 covers reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined with sound recording/reproducing or a clock.

Monitors, Projectors, and Televisions

HS code 8528 covers televisions, computer monitors, and video projectors, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or recording functions.

Parts for Transmission and Display Equipment

HS code 8529 covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with transmission, radar, reception, or display apparatus of headings 8524 to 8528.

Traffic Control and Safety Signalling Equipment

HS code 8530 covers electrical signalling and safety equipment for transport infrastructure, including railways and roads, used by municipal authorities and rai

Electric Sound and Visual Signalling Apparatus

HS code 8531 covers electric sound or visual signalling apparatus like bells, sirens, and indicator panels, extensively used in security and industrial safety s

Electrical Capacitors

HS code 8532 covers fixed, variable, or adjustable electrical capacitors, essential components for energy storage and filtering in electronic and power circuits

Electrical Resistors and Potentiometers

HS code 8533 covers electrical resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers, vital for controlling current and voltage levels in electronic circuits.

Printed Circuits (PCB)

HS code 8534 covers printed circuits, specifically boards with conductive patterns formed on an insulating base, used as the foundation for electronic assembly.

High Voltage Switchgear and Protection (>1000V)

HS code 8535 covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits at voltages exceeding 1000V, primarily for infrastructure and industrial power dis

Low Voltage Switchgear and Connectors (≤1000V)

HS code 8536 covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits not exceeding 1000V, including common plugs, sockets, and optical fibre connectors

Electricity Control and Distribution Boards

HS code 8537 covers boards, panels, and consoles for electrical control or distribution, incorporating apparatus for switching and protecting electrical circuit

Parts for Electrical Switching and Control Boards

HS code 8538 covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the electrical switching and control apparatus of headings 8535, 8536, and 8537.

Electric Light Bulbs and LED Sources

HS code 8539 covers electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam units, UV/IR lamps, arc lamps, and LED light sources.

Thermionic and Cathode Valves and Tubes

HS code 8540 covers thermionic, cold cathode, and photo-cathode valves and tubes, including CRTs and television camera tubes used in legacy electronics and high

Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors and LEDs

HS code 8541 covers semiconductor devices like diodes, transistors, and LEDs, plus photovoltaic solar cells and mounted piezo-electric crystals for electronic c

Electronic Integrated Circuits (Chips)

HS code 8542 covers electronic integrated circuits including microprocessors, memories, amplifiers, and logic circuits, essential for computing and telecommunic

Other Electrical Machines and Apparatus

HS code 8543 covers electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions not specified elsewhere, including signal generators, metal detectors, and e-cig

Insulated Wire, Cable and Optical Fibre

HS code 8544 covers insulated electrical wires and cables (including coaxial), connectors, and optical fibre cables prepared for data or power transmission.

Carbon Electrodes and Graphitic Articles

HS code 8545 covers carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, and other graphite or carbon articles with or without metal, used exclusively for electrical purposes or

Electrical Insulators of Any Material

HS code 8546 covers electrical insulators made of any material, including glass, ceramic, or plastic, used to support and isolate electrical conductors.

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.

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.

Electrical and Electronic Waste and Scrap

HS code 8549 covers electrical and electronic waste and scrap (e-waste), including spent primary cells, batteries, and circuits for resource recovery.