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8547.20.00.00 - Insulating fittings of plastics 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty30%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This classification covers insulating fittings specifically designed for electrical machinery, appliances, or equipment, which are predominantly made of plastics. These fittings serve to separate conductive components and prevent electrical current leakage. The defining characteristic of goods within this category is their primary construction from plastic materials, forming the insulating body of the fitting. Minor metallic components may be present if incorporated during the molding process solely for assembly purposes, such as threaded sockets.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8547.10, is the material composition. While 8547.10 specifically pertains to insulating fittings made of ceramics, this category, 8547.20, exclusively covers those manufactured from plastics. Goods classified under 8547.90, "Other," would encompass insulating fittings not made of plastics or ceramics, or those that do not meet the specific criteria for the more defined subheadings within heading 8547.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions for this heading will rely on a careful examination of the physical characteristics, intended use, and material composition of the insulating fitting to ensure it meets the criteria for being primarily of plastic and intended for electrical insulation purposes, differentiating it from other types of electrical components or materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8547.20.00.00?
HTS code 8547.20.00.00 covers Insulating fittings of plastics under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls 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.
›What products are classified under 8547.20.00.00?
This classification covers Insulating fittings of plastics. It is a subcategory of Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material apart from any minor components of metal (for example, threaded sockets) incorporated during molding solely for the purposes of assembly, other than insulators of heading 8546; electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material: (8547).
›What is the import duty rate for 8547.20.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8547.20.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 30%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8547.20.00.00?
Imports under HTS 8547.20.00.00 are measured in No..

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