Code 8543 20 · Heading 8543

Electrical signal generators

This code covers electrical machines and apparatus that generate electrical signals. The product must be a signal generator, rather than a particle accelerator, electrolysis or electroplating apparatus, electronic cigarette or similar vaping device, another independently functioning apparatus, or a part.

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Electrical RF signal generator
Electrical function generator

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Signal generators, electrical

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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 20 Signal generators, electrical 2 of 6 subheadings under heading 8543
Is the product an electrical signal generator, a particle accelerator, an apparatus for galvanising, electrolysis or electrophoresis, an electronic cigarette or similar personal electrical vaping device, another independently functioning electrical apparatus, or a part?

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Export to Norway

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85.43.2000

Signal generators

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.

Export to the United Kingdom

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8543 20 00 00

Signal generators

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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