Working Tariff Document of New Zealand · tariff item · HS 8538.90
8538.90.51.00: Other parts for switching and control apparatus: printed circuit assemblies falling within the ITA
Other parts for switching and control apparatus
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into New Zealand
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8538.90 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with: other
UK Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
EU 1.7% – 3.2% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Türkiye 1.7% – 3.2% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
USA Free – 3.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 2.8% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 16% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 8.9% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 8.9% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 2% – 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 1.7% – 3.2% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line New Zealand lines: 8538.90
- 8538.90.01.00PARTS OF STARTERS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS
- 8538.90.05.00printed circuit assemblies falling within the ITA
- 8538.90.07.00other parts
- 8538.90.11.00PARTS OF FUSES UNDER 800 AMPS UNDER 600 VOLTS
- 8538.90.19.00OTHER PARTS OF FUSES
- 8538.90.29.00OTHER PARTS OF APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
- 8538.90.31.00PARTS OF LAMP-HOLDERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES
- 8538.90.39.00PARTS OF OTHER LAMP-HOLDERS
- 8538.90.41.00PARTS OF SOCKETS AND PLUGS THEREFOR PARTS OF WIRE AND CABLE CONNECTORS ETC
- 8538.90.51.00printed circuit assemblies falling within the ITA
- 8538.90.59.00other parts
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N344462 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an electrical connector cap from China
- N343024 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of conduit connector from China
- N339672 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of from an electrical enclosure from China
- N328441 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) from China.
- 600015005 HMRC
Printed Circuit Assembly for various models of robotic mowers. Robotic mower nose module assembly which serves as a multifunctional interface for the robotic mower. Its primary purposes include: • Connecting to radar for object detection and navigation. • Interface for external accessories,…
- 600013696 HMRC
This component is a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Console Assembly, designed to display the mower’s settings and operating modes, transmit user commands (e.g. start, stop, mode selection) to the mower’s internal systems. It works by the encoder and/or push-button allow the user to interact with…
- 600013690 HMRC
This component is the main control board (PCBA) for a robotic lawn mower. It is responsible for controlling and coordinating all mower operations, including motor control, navigation, battery management, and safety systems and interfacing with sensors (e.g. collision, lift, tilt, magnetic) and…
- 600013251 HMRC
A part of a control system of components which are intended for lawnmowers (not subject to the ATaR decision.) However the Part is only suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading(s) 8535, 8536 or 8537. The HMI board displays settings and operating modes, transmitting user…
36 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, 8538.90.51.00 is one of 11 lines under subheading 8538.90, parts suitable for use solely or principally with: other.
The normal tariff rate is free.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is 1.7%–3.2%, the Türkiye duty is 1.7%–3.2%, the US duty is 0%–3.5%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is free, the Brazil duty is 0%–16%, the Argentina duty is 0%–16%, the Peru duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 2%–5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 1.7%–3.2% and the Nigeria duty is 5%.
New Zealand imported goods of subheading 8538.90 worth US$30m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the New Zealand import duty for tariff item 8538.90.51.00?
The normal tariff rate in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand is free. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does New Zealand import these goods from?
For subheading 8538.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$8m), followed by Australia.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.