Subheading · Section XVI

8538.90: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the: other

8538.90

Official description Other

  • FreeUK
  • 1.7%–3.2%EU
  • 25%Türkiye
  • 0%–3.5%USA
  • US$36.1bnWorld trade in 2024

8538.90 is a six-digit subheading of heading 8538, parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading…, chapter 85.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8538.90 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8538.90 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 1.7% and 3.2% (average 2.5%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8538.90 covers 4 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 25%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 8538.90 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3.5% (average 2.8%). 1 of them is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$36.1bn in 2024, down 7.9% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 16.3% of the total, ahead of Germany.

The United States imported the most (US$4.1bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 24th among 205 exporters with US$299.3m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$573.1m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines EU 1.7% – 3.2% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 2.5% Türkiye 25% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 tariff lines USA Free – 3.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 2.8%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8538 90 00 00 Other
  2. For wafer probers
  3. 8538 90 11 00 Electronic assemblies Free
  4. 8538 90 19 00 Other Free
  5. Other
  6. 8538 90 91 00 Electronic assemblies Free
  7. 8538 90 91 10 For use in certain types of aircraft Free
  8. Other Free
  9. 8538 90 91 20 Interior antenna for a car door locking system, comprising:<br>- an antenna module in a plastic housing,<br>- whether or not a connection cable with a plug,<br>- whether or not a connector,<br>- at least one mounting bracket,<br>- whether or not pcb including integrated circuits, diodes and transistors, <br>for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87 Free
  10. 8538 90 91 89 Other Free
  11. 8538 90 99 00 Other Free
  12. 8538 90 99 10 For use in certain types of aircraft Free
  13. Other Free
  14. 8538 90 99 50 Interior antenna for a car door locking system, comprising:<br>- an antenna module in a plastic housing,<br>- whether or not a connection cable with a plug,<br>- whether or not a connector,<br>- at least one mounting bracket,<br>- whether or not pcb including integrated circuits, diodes and transistors, <br>for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87 Free
  15. 8538 90 99 60 Front control panel, in the form of a plastic box, with light guides, rotary switches, pressure switches and buttons switches, or other type of switches, without any electrical component, of a kind used in the dashboard of motor vehicles of chapter 87 Free
  16. 8538 90 99 70 Silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising:<br>-parts of common metal, and<br>-whether or not comprising parts of plastic,<br>-epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood,<br>-whether or not printed or surface-treated,<br>-with or without electrical conductors,<br>-with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard,<br>-with or without mono or multilayer protective film<br> Free
  17. 8538 90 99 99 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8538 90 Other:
  2. For wafer probers:
  3. 8538 90 11 Electronic assemblies 3.2%—
  4. 8538 90 19 Other 1.7%—
  5. Other:
  6. 8538 90 91 Electronic assemblies 3.2%—
  7. 8538 90 99 Other 1.7%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8538.90 Diğerleri:
  2. Disk test edicilere mahsus olanlar :
  3. 8538.90.11.00.00 Birleştirilmiş elektronik aksam ve parçalar 25%
  4. 8538.90.19.00.00 Diğerleri 25%
  5. Diğerleri
  6. 8538.90.91.00.00 Birleştirilmiş elektronik aksam ve parçalar 25%
  7. 8538.90.99.00.00 Diğerleri 25%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8538.90 Other:
  2. Printed circuit assemblies:
  3. 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 FreeNo.
  4. 8538.90.30.00 Other 3.5%No.
  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 3.5%No.
  6. Other:
  7. 8538.90.60.00 Molded parts 3.5%kg
  8. 8538.90.81 Other 3.5%
  9. 8538.90.81.20 Of automatic circuit breakers No.
  10. Other:
  11. 8538.90.81.40 Metal contacts kg
  12. 8538.90.81.60 Other parts of switchgear, switchboards, panel boards and distribution boards No.
  13. 8538.90.81.80 Other No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

8538.90 · US$36.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$271.9kUS$271.9k+US$26.6m+US$392.3m+> US$1.5bn

Exports: 205
  1. China: US$5.9bn
  2. Germany: US$5.3bn
  3. United States: US$4.3bn
  4. Japan: US$2bn
  5. Mexico: US$1.8bn
  6. France: US$1.6bn
  7. South Korea: US$1.5bn
  8. Czechia: US$1.3bn
  9. Italy: US$1.2bn
  10. India: US$825.2m
  11. Hungary: US$786.4m
  12. Switzerland: US$779.5m
  13. Austria: US$748.8m
  14. Poland: US$669.8m
  15. Taiwan: US$662.9m
  16. Romania: US$627.4m
  17. Malaysia: US$501.9m
  18. Bulgaria: US$437.8m
  19. Singapore: US$417.2m
  20. Vietnam: US$416.8m
  21. Thailand: US$392.3m
  22. Spain: US$310.4m
  23. Netherlands: US$309.9m
  24. United Kingdom: US$299.3m
  25. Morocco: US$282.3m
  26. Sweden: US$277.4m
  27. Indonesia: US$224.7m
  28. Tunisia: US$198.4m
  29. Türkiye: US$191.2m
  30. Belgium: US$182.9m
  31. Canada: US$173.7m
  32. Finland: US$120.8m
  33. Hong Kong SAR China: US$113.9m
  34. Portugal: US$113.6m
  35. Slovakia: US$110.9m
  36. Philippines: US$85.8m
  37. Denmark: US$85.4m
  38. Slovenia: US$84.2m
  39. Estonia: US$71.8m
  40. Ireland: US$69m
  41. South Africa: US$57.6m
  42. Israel: US$54.6m
  43. Norway: US$52.1m
  44. Brazil: US$48.3m
  45. Lithuania: US$46m
  46. Australia: US$45.6m
  47. Serbia: US$41.4m
  48. Russia: US$35.5m
  49. Latvia: US$33m
  50. Dominican Republic: US$30.9m
  51. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$26.6m
  52. Sri Lanka: US$23.4m
  53. Luxembourg: US$21m
  54. United Arab Emirates: US$20.5m
  55. Croatia: US$19.7m
  56. Greece: US$16.2m
  57. Kazakhstan: US$13.9m
  58. Malta: US$10.7m
  59. Cambodia: US$10.4m
  60. Ukraine: US$7.7m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$5.9bn 16.3%
2 Germany US$5.3bn 14.7%
3 United States US$4.3bn 12%
4 Japan US$2bn 5.4%
5 Mexico US$1.8bn 4.9%
6 France US$1.6bn 4.3%
7 South Korea US$1.5bn 4.2%
8 Czechia US$1.3bn 3.6%
9 Italy US$1.2bn 3.4%
10 India US$825.2m 2.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$4.1bn 11.3%
2 Mexico US$4bn 11.2%
3 China US$3bn 8.2%
4 Germany US$2.5bn 6.8%
5 Italy US$1.6bn 4.3%
6 France US$1.2bn 3.2%
7 Vietnam US$996.7m 2.8%
8 India US$990.4m 2.7%
9 Czechia US$962.5m 2.7%
10 South Korea US$802.5m 2.2%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for parts suitable for use solely or principally with the: other?

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the: other fall under HS subheading 8538.90, part of heading 8538, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on parts suitable for use solely or principally with… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8538.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on parts suitable for use solely or principally with… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8538.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7% to 3.2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most parts suitable for use solely or principally with…?

China, with US$5.9bn in 2024 (16.3% of world exports).