Analysis
Subheading 8513.90 covers parts, within heading 8513. 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 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 9 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 12.5%, applies to 8513.90.20 (parts: of flashlights).
None of its 2 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 3.5% to 12.5% with a median of 8%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 8513.90.20 for parts: of flashlights (12.5%) and 8513.90.40 for parts: other (3.5%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8513.90.20 | Parts: of flashlights | 12.5% |
| 8513.90.40 | Parts: other | 3.5% |