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Custom Duty Rate for HTS Code 8531 : Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms (excluding those for cycles, motor vehicles and traffic signalling); parts thereof

Heading/SubheadingArticle DescriptionUnit of QuantityRates of Duty
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GeneralSpecial
8531.10Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus
8531.10.00Electric burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus0.00%Free (A,AU,B,BH,C,CA,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,MX,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)40.00%
8531.10.00.15Smoke detectors, battery poweredNo.
8531.10.00.25Smoke detectors, other than battery poweredNo.
8531.10.00.35Burglar alarmsNo.
8531.10.00.45Visual or sound signaling apparatus, other than smoke detectors or burglar alarmsNo.
8531.20Indicator panels with liquid crystal devices "lcd" or light emitting diodes "led" (excluding those for cycles, motor vehicles and traffic signalling)
8531.20.00Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (lcd) or light-emitting diodes (led)Free40.00%
8531.20.00.20Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (lcd's)No.
8531.20.00.40Indicator panels incorporating light emitting diodes (led)No.
8531.80Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (excluding indicator panels with liquid crystal devices or light emitting diodes, burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus and apparatus for cycles, motor vehicles and traffic signalling)
8531.80.15.00Electric doorbells, chimes, buzzers, and similar signaling apparatuskg0.00%Free (A,AU,B,BH,C,CA,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,MX,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)40.00%
8531.80.90Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus, other than alarms, indicator panels, or doorbellsFree40.00%
8531.80.90.05Indicator panels incorporating electric discharge (fluorescent) devicesNo.
8531.80.90.26Indicator panels, other than those incorporating fluorescent devicesNo.
8531.80.90.31Horns as electric sound signaling apparatusNo.
8531.80.90.41Electric sound signaling apparatus, other than hornsNo.
8531.80.90.51Electric visual signaling apparatus, other than indicator panelsNo.
8531.90Parts of electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, n.e.s.
8531.90.15.00Printed circuit assemblies for indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices or light-emitting diodesNo.Free40.00%
8531.90.30.00Printed circuit assemblies for electric sound or visual signaling apparatus, other than indicator panelsNo.Free40.00%
8531.90.75.00Parts of indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices or light-emitting diodes, other than printed circuit assembliesNo.Free40.00%
8531.90.90.01Parts of electric sound or visual signaling apparatus, other than for indicator panelsNo.Free40.00%

Disclaimer: The HTS code data and duty rates shown on this page are sourced from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, Revision 15 (2025), published by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). This information is provided for general reference purposes only. Credlix is a trade finance platform, not a licensed customs broker, freight forwarder, or trade law firm. It makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness of this data. Always verify against the latest schedule at hts.usitc.gov before making any import decisions.

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