HTS 8538: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537
Heading 8538 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 9 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in No. or kg.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8538.10.00.00 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus | No. | Free |
| 8538.90 | Other: | ||
| Printed circuit assemblies: | |||
| 8538.90.10.00 | Of an article of heading 8537 for one of the articles described in additional U.S. note 11 to chapter 85 | No. | Free |
| 8538.90.30.00 | Other | No. | 3.5% |
| 8538.90.40.00 | Other, for the articles of subheading 8535.90.40, 8536.30.40 or 8536.50.40, of ceramic or metallic materials, electrically or mechanically reactive to changes in temperature | No. | 3.5% |
| Other: | |||
| 8538.90.60.00 | Molded parts | kg | 3.5% |
| 8538.90.81 | Other | 3.5% | |
| 8538.90.81.20 | Of automatic circuit breakers | No. | |
| Other: | |||
| 8538.90.81.40 | Metal contacts | kg | |
| 8538.90.81.60 | Other parts of switchgear, switchboards, panel boards and distribution boards | No. | |
| 8538.90.81.80 | Other | No. |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 8538
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in No. or kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.