What is HS-4 8509 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
8509 — Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08.
Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8509 when importing electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor, like food grinders or juice extractors. These appliances are designed for household use and are powered by electricity, making them essential in modern kitchens.
When deciding between HS-6 850940 and HS-6 850980, consider the specific appliance type. If you're dealing with food grinders, mixers, or juice extractors, go with 850940. For other electric appliances not classified as vacuum cleaners, use 850980, which covers a broader range of items.
If you’re importing parts for these appliances, select HS-6 850990. This code is specifically for components used in the electro-mechanical appliances listed under heading 8509. Ensure that the parts you’re importing are intended for the appliances covered by this heading.
Keywords & topics
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HS-4 8509 · electro-mechanical appliances · self-contained electric motor · food grinders · juice extractors · kitchen appliances · electric mixers · parts for appliances · importing appliances · HS-6 subheadings · domestic appliances · electrical kitchen tools
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Food grinders with electric motors
- Electric fruit juicers
- Stand mixers with self-contained motors
- Electric vegetable choppers
- Parts for electric kitchen appliances
- Electric can openers
- Electric ice cream makers
Common questions
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How to classify electric food grinders?
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Are juice extractors covered under HS-4 8509?
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What are the HS-6 subheadings for electro-mechanical appliances?
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How to determine the right HS code for kitchen appliances?
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What parts fall under HS-6 850990?
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Questions & answers
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- What types of appliances are covered under HS-4 8509?
- HS-4 8509 covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motors, including food grinders, mixers, and juice extractors.
- How do I differentiate between HS-6 850940 and HS-6 850980?
- Use HS-6 850940 for food grinders and juice extractors, while HS-6 850980 is for other electric appliances not classified as vacuum cleaners.
- What does HS-6 850990 include?
- HS-6 850990 includes parts specifically for the electro-mechanical appliances listed under heading 8509.
- Do electric juicers fall under HS-4 8509?
- Yes, electric juicers are classified under HS-4 8509, specifically under HS-6 850940.
- Can I use HS-4 8509 for commercial appliances?
- HS-4 8509 is primarily for domestic appliances; commercial appliances may require different classifications.
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HS-6 subheadings (3)
- 850940Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motor
- 850980Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509
- 850990Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; parts for the appliances of heading no. 8509