💾 Data Updated: 2025 HTS Revision 30 • Last updated: November 24, 2025

8543 - Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof:

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Overview

HTS Code 8543 encompasses a broad range of electrical machines and apparatus that perform individual functions but are not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 85. This category serves as a residual for sophisticated electrical devices, acting as a catch-all for items that don't fit into more specific headings. The core criterion for classification here is functionality; if an electrical apparatus has a defined operational purpose and is not explicitly provided for in another heading, it likely falls under 8543.

Distinguishing 8543 from its sibling categories at the same level involves a process of elimination. For instance, while other headings might cover specialized equipment like medical instruments (Chapter 90) or telecommunications apparatus (Chapter 85, heading 8517), 8543 is for those devices whose primary function doesn't align with these more narrowly defined categories. The key is to exhaust all other possibilities before considering 8543.

Within HTS 8543, several subcategories exist to provide more granular classification for frequently encountered items. These include particle accelerators (8543.10), signal generators (8543.20), and machines for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis (8543.30). Additionally, electronic cigarettes and similar vaporizing devices are specifically listed under 8543.40. The "Other machines and apparatus" (8543.70) and "Parts" (8543.90) subheadings further refine this classification by accommodating residual electrical apparatus and their components, respectively, ensuring comprehensive coverage within this versatile heading.

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