HTS heading 8538: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537
Heading 8538 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537. 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 8538 at a glance
- 6 rated tariff lines; 2 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 3.5% to 3.5%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 6 of 6 lines on a list in effect (List 1, List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not e…, Of an article of heading 8537 for one of the articles described in additional U.S. note 11 to …, Molded parts.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 8538.10: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not e… (1 line)
- 8538.90: Printed circuit assemblies (5 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 8538
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8538.10.00 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not e… | Free | List 1 +25% | |
| 8538.90.10 | Of an article of heading 8537 for one of the articles described in additional U.S. note 11 to … | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 8538.90.30 | Printed circuit assemblies: Other | 3.5% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8538.90.40 | Other: Other, for the articles of subheading 8535.90.40, 8536.30.40 or 8536.50.40, of ceramic … | 3.5% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8538.90.60 | Other: Molded parts | 3.5% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8538.90.81 | Other: Other | 3.5% | List 1 +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.