The first two digits "85" represent electronic equipment and its components.
Specifically, this chapter covers the following main categories:
- Vacuum tubes and semiconductor devices
- Electronic integrated circuits and microcomponents
- Radio, television, radar, and related equipment
- Tape recorders, video recorders, and related equipment
- Data processing equipment and related equipment (including computers, servers, printers, etc.)
- Cables, insulated wires, and related equipment
- Electrical equipment (including switches, relays, electrical protection devices, etc.)
- Magnetic or optical readers, data processors, and related equipment
- Broadcast and television equipment
- Other electrical equipment
Therefore, if the product belongs to any of the above electronic equipment or its components, its HS code usually starts with "85".
In short, "85" represents all types of electronic products and their related components.
First four digits explanation: HS code: 8538
Classification description: Applicable to parts used exclusively or mainly for equipment under headings 8535, 8536, or 8537.
Six-digit explanation: HS code: 8538.90
Classification: Parts suitable for use solely or mainly with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536, or 8537
Specific meaning: Other --> Other --> Other --> Other
8-10 digits explanation: hscode: 8538906000 Classification: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536, or 8537: --> Other: --> Other: --> Molded parts Explanation: Parts suitable for use solely or mainly with the equipment of heading 8535, 8536, or 8537: --> Other: --> Other: --> Molded parts
Examples of products: * Plastic connectors for circuit boards * Molded plastic parts for computer components * Insulated plastic parts for radio equipment * Plastic housings for electronic devices * Molded parts for server components
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