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HS code for electromagnets

8505

8505 Electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “electromagnets” points to heading 8505: electromagnets; permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation; electromagnetic or permanent magnet chucks, clamps and similar holding devices; electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes; electromagnetic lifting heads. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 8505 into 35 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8505 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.2%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8505 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is between 1.8% and 2.2% (average 2.1%).

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 35 tariff lines EU Free – 2.2% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 1.9% Türkiye 1.8% – 2.2% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 2.1% USA Free – 4.9% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 2.4%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for electromagnets?

Electromagnets are classified under 8505 (Electromagnets) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.