Code 8543 90 · Heading 8543

Parts for other electrical machines and apparatus with an independent function

This code covers parts for electrical machines and apparatus that have an independent function and are not otherwise specified in the electrical-goods group. It does not cover the specifically named machine classes or complete machines and apparatus covered by the neighbouring codes.

For example

Replacement circuit board for an electrical machine with an independent function, not otherwise specified, and not a part for a particle accelerator, signal generator, galvanising, electrolysis or electrophoresis machine, or electronic cigarette
Replacement housing for an electrical apparatus with an independent function, not otherwise specified, and not a part for a particle accelerator, signal generator, galvanising, electrolysis or electrophoresis machine, or electronic cigarette

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Official tariff text

Parts of electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e.s. in chapter 85

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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 90 Parts of electrical machines and apparatus, having … 6 of 6 subheadings under heading 8543
Is the item a part for an electrical machine or apparatus with an independent function, rather than a complete machine or apparatus?

This is the catch-all under 8543: it covers what the sibling codes below do not.

This is the remainder for parts of electrical machines and apparatus with an independent function that are not named by the neighbouring codes.

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Classification decides the rate here: from 0.0% to 4.0%.

8543 10 Electrical particle accelerators for electrons, protons, etc. (excl. ion implanters for doping semiconductor materials) 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 you are here No rate on file

Export to Norway

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

85.43.9000

Parts

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.

All 2 UK lines under this code

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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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