Analysis
Subheading 8424.90 covers parts, within heading 8424. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
3 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (75%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 2.9%. The median line pays duty-free.
The US splits it as follows: 8424.90.05 for of fire extinguishers (duty-free), 8424.90.10 for of simple piston pump sprays and powder bellows (2.9%), 8424.90.20 for of sand blasting machines (duty-free) and 8424.90.90 for parts: other (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999) and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8424.90.05 | Of fire extinguishers | Free |
| 8424.90.10 | Of simple piston pump sprays and powder bellows | 2.9% |
| 8424.90.20 | Of sand blasting machines | Free |
| 8424.90.90 | Parts: other | Free |