Code 8505 20 · Heading 8505

Electromagnetic couplings and brakes

This code covers electromagnetic couplings and electromagnetic brakes. The product must be a coupling or brake that works electromagnetically.

For example

Electromagnetic clutch
Electromagnetic brake

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Electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes

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Step 1 · Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equ…
Is the product a machine, apparatus or mechanical tool, or is it electrical equipment, a sound recorder or player, or a television image and sound recorder or player?
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Step 2 · Chapter 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereo… 2 of 2 chapters in section XVI
What is the product: an electrical motor, generator or converter; a transformer or electrical converter; a magnet; a primary cell or battery; an accumulator; a household appliance; a shaver or hair-removal appliance; equipment for an internal-combustion engine, vehicle or bicycle; a portable lamp; an industrial or laboratory heating appliance; soldering or welding equipment; another electrical heating appliance; a telephone or other data-communication device; sound equipment; video equipment or recording media; a display module; a radio, television, radar, navigation or remote-control device; electrical control, switching, lighting, semiconductor, circuit, cable or insulation equipment; another electrical machine or apparatus; or electrical and electronic waste or scrap?
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Step 3 · Heading 8505 Electromagnets (excl. magnets for medical use); per… 5 of 48 headings under chapter 85
Which type of product is it: a permanent magnet or magnetising blank made of metal; a permanent magnet or magnetising blank made of another material; an electromagnetic coupling or brake; or an electromagnet, electromagnetic lifting magnet, magnetic holder or part?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8505 20 Electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes 3 of 4 subheadings under heading 8505
Is the product an electromagnetic coupling or brake?

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8505 20 00 Electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes 2.2% Save

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Export to Norway

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85.05.2000

Electro-magnetic couplings, clutches and brakes

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.