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HS code for room indicators / signs, electric

8531

8531 Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “room indicators / signs, electric” points to heading 8531: electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530. 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 8531 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2% (average 0.6%). 8 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8531 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.2%. 5 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8531 into 11 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.2% (average 1.2%). 5 of them are duty-free.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 2% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 0.6% EU Free – 2.2% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 0.8% Türkiye Free – 2.2% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 1.2% USA Free – 1.3% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 0.3% Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 1.3% Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 6.2% Brazil 12.6% – 18% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 15.8% Argentina Free – 18% General (MFN) 31 tariff lines · average 17.4% Peru Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 34 tariff lines · average 0.9% Japan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines Taiwan Free General (MFN) 16 tariff lines GCC Free – 5% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 2.5% Switzerland Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines Norway Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines North Macedonia Free – 15% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 6.8% Nigeria 5% – 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 7.5%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for room indicators / signs, electric?

Room indicators / signs, electric are classified under 8531 (Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.