Code 8511 30 · Heading 8511

Distributors and ignition coils for internal-combustion engines

This code covers distributors and ignition coils used with internal-combustion engines. The product must be one of these two types.

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Distributor for an internal-combustion engine
Ignition coil for an internal-combustion engine

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Distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines

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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 8511 Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind… 11 of 48 headings under chapter 85
Is it a spark plug; a magneto, magneto generator or flywheel magnet; a distributor or ignition coil; an electrical starter motor; a generator; other electrical starting or ignition equipment including a reverse-current relay; or a part for equipment in this heading?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8511 30 Distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for … 3 of 7 subheadings under heading 8511
Is it a distributor or an ignition coil for an internal-combustion engine?

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8511 30 00 Distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines 3.2% Save

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Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

85.11.3000

Distributors; ignition coils

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. 3, 2026.

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

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

8511 30 00 10

For use in civil aircraft

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
8511 30 00 30

Igniter integrated coil assembly with: - an igniter, - a coil on plug assembly with an integrated mounting bracket, - a housing, - a length of 90 mm or more but not more than 200 mm (+/- 5 mm), - an operating temperature of -40 °C or more but not more than 130 °C, - a voltage of 10,5 V or more, but not more than 16 V 

Ordinary duty

2.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
8511 30 00 55

Ignition coil: - with a length of 50 mm or more, but not more than 200 mm, - with an operating temperature of - 40 °C or more, but not more than 140 °C, and - with a voltage of 9 V or more, but not more than 16 V, - with or without connection cable, for use in the manufacture of engines of motor vehicles

Ordinary duty

2.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
8511 30 00 90

Other

Ordinary duty

2.0%

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.