8543.90.88Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions
HTS Code 8543.90.88 covers any article best defined as 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 ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof:Parts:Other:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 3 sub-classifications.
Estimated Duty on 8543.90.88
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 37.5%
- $3,750.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 37.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,797.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8543.90.88
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- China37.5%
- Mexico10%
- Canada10%
- Vietnam12.5%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
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- May 28, 2026 · PublishedUS caps Section 232 tariffs on Taiwan auto parts and wood products at 15% under trade deal
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
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US Import Duty on HTS 8543.90.88 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 37.5% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 10%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | Free |
| 10%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Germany | Free |
| 10% |
| Japan | Free |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 10% |
| India | Free |
| 10% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 10% |
| Italy | Free |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 10% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 10% |
| France | Free |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 10% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 10% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8543.90.88 From
In 2025 the US imported $799M of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88 and related codes), down 13% on 2024, mostly from Japan (20%), China (14%) and Vietnam (14%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | $158M | 20% | 1% | 12.5% |
| China | $114M | 14% | 52% | 37.5% |
| Vietnam | $111M | 14% | 94% | 12.5% |
| Germany | $59M | 7% | 8% | 10% |
| Mexico | $56M | 7% | 12% | 10%0% with USMCA |
| United Kingdom | $38M | 5% | 8% | 10% |
| Indonesia | $35M | 4% | 4% | 10% |
| Belgium | $25M | 3% | 27% | 10% |
| Canada | $24M | 3% | 39% | 10%0% with USMCA |
| Malaysia | $21M | 3% | 16% | 10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 8543.90.88 cover?
HTS code 8543.90.88 covers electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (Other), classified under 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) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free. There are 3 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8543.90.88?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8543.90.88 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions (HTS 8543.90.88) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8543.90.88?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8543.90.88 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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