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Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537:

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537:

Base HTS duty
Column 1 General
Effective (China)
15%
Ch. 99
Stacked measures
1
at China
Last change
2 months
Ch. 99 15.0%

What this covers

Parts designed for use with radio and television receivers, transmitters, or other radio and television apparatus, such as components for radio and television equipment.

antenna connector transmission line receiver module rf filter
Duty stack · origin china

How the 15.0% is built.

0%3.8%7.7%11.5%15.4%
122 · 15.0%
Section 122
All origins except · 9903.01.80
+15.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
15.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value

You may also consider

  • 8535

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  • 8536

    Radio and television transmitters.

  • 8537

    Other radio and television apparatus.

  • 8539

    Other parts suitable for use with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537.

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Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 8538 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on Apr 30, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
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Questions about 8538

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

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HTS 8538 · synced Apr 30, 2026 14:22 UTC