HTS heading 8531: Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530; p
Heading 8531 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530; parts thereof. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 8531 at a glance
- 8 rated tariff lines; 6 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 1.3% to 1.3%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 7 of 8 lines on a list in effect (List 3, List 4A).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus, Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD's) or light emitting diodes (LED), Doorbells, chimes, buzzers and similar apparatus, Of the panels of subheading 8531.20, Of the panels of subheading 8531.20.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 8531.10: Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus (1 line)
- 8531.20: Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD's) or light emitting diodes (LED) (1 line)
- 8531.80: Other apparatus (2 lines)
- 8531.90: Printed circuit assemblies (4 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 8531
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8531.10.00 | Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus | 1.3% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8531.20.00 | Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD's) or light emitting diodes (LED) | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8531.80.15 | Doorbells, chimes, buzzers and similar apparatus | 1.3% | List 4B (suspended, no extra duty) | |
| 8531.80.90 | Other apparatus: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 8531.90.15 | Of the panels of subheading 8531.20 | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8531.90.30 | Printed circuit assemblies: Other | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8531.90.75 | Of the panels of subheading 8531.20 | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8531.90.90 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.