HS 8545 — Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 85 Electrical machinery and equipment
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 85
Chapter 85 Electrical machinery and equipment
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 8545 covers
Electric motors, batteries, phones, TVs, semiconductors, sound/recording equipment.
Classification notes
Function (power vs communication vs component) determines the heading; electronics need HS precision.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 8545
What is HS 8545?
Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 8545?
Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 8545 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 8545 products?
Function (power vs communication vs component) determines the heading; electronics need HS precision.