Code 8543 10 · Heading 8543

Electric particle accelerators for electrons, protons and similar particles, excluding ion-implantation apparatus

This code covers electric particle accelerators for electrons, protons and similar particles. It excludes apparatus for ion implantation on semiconductor material.

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Electrical particle accelerators for electrons, protons, etc. (excl. ion implanters for doping semiconductor materials)

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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 8543 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individua… 42 of 48 headings under chapter 85
Is it an electron or proton particle accelerator; an electrical signal generator; equipment for galvanising, electrolysis or electrophoresis; an electronic cigarette or similar personal electrical vaping device; another independently functioning machine or apparatus; or a part for such a machine or apparatus?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8543 10 Electrical particle accelerators for electrons, pro… 1 of 6 subheadings under heading 8543
What is the product: an electric particle accelerator for electrons, protons or similar particles; an electric signal generator; equipment for galvanising, electrolysis or electrophoresis; an electronic cigarette or similar personal electric vaping device; another machine or apparatus with an independent function; or a part for such a machine or apparatus?

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8543 10 00 Electrical particle accelerators for electrons, protons, etc. (excl. ion implanters for doping semiconductor materials) 4.0% Save

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8543 10 Electrical particle accelerators for electrons, protons, etc. (excl. ion implanters for doping semiconductor materials) you are here 4.0%
8543 20 Signal generators, electrical 0.0%
8543 30 Machines and apparatus for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis 0.0–3.7%
8543 40 Electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporizing devices 3.7%
8543 70 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e.s. in chapter 85 0.0–3.7%
8543 90 Parts of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e.s. in chapter 85 No rate on file

Export to Norway

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

85.43.1001

Containing sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
85.43.1009

Other

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.

8543 10 00 00

Particle accelerators

Ordinary duty

4.0%

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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