What types of products fall under HS-4 8511?

HS-4 8511 includes ignition or starting equipment for internal combustion engines, such as spark plugs, starter motors, and ignition coils.

How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?

Identify the specific type of ignition equipment you are importing. Each subheading corresponds to a distinct product type, such as spark plugs or starter motors.

Are there any parts included in HS-4 8511?

Yes, HS-4 8511 includes parts for ignition equipment, which can be classified under HS-6: 851190.

Can I use HS-4 8511 for used ignition equipment?

Yes, HS-4 8511 applies to both new and used ignition or starting equipment for internal combustion engines.

What is the difference between HS-6 851150 and HS-6 851180?

HS-6 851150 covers generators not elsewhere classified, while HS-6 851180 includes other ignition equipment not specifically mentioned in the previous subheadings.

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8511 — Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8511 when importing ignition or starting equipment for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines. For example, if you're shipping starter motors or spark plugs for automotive applications, this heading applies directly to your products.

When deciding between the subheadings, consider the specific type of ignition equipment. 851110 covers spark plugs, while 851140 is for starter motors. If your shipment includes both, you may need to classify them separately under their respective codes.

If you have ignition coils or distributors, you'll use 851130. For generators that don't fit into other specific categories, refer to 851150. Understanding these distinctions helps ensure compliance and accurate tariff classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

ignition equipment · spark plugs · starter motors · automotive ignition · compression-ignition engines · spark-ignition engines · generator classification · ignition coils · distributors · magnetos · HS-4 8511 · tariff classification · import codes · engine parts · starting equipment · automotive parts

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Spark plugs for gasoline engines (HS-6: 851110)
Starter motors for diesel engines (HS-6: 851140)
Ignition coils for automotive applications (HS-6: 851130)
Magnetos for small engines (HS-6: 851120)
Generators used in conjunction with internal combustion engines (HS-6: 851150)
Parts for ignition systems, such as wiring harnesses (HS-6: 851190)
Dual purpose starter-generators (HS-6: 851140)

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 8511?: HS-4 8511 includes ignition or starting equipment for internal combustion engines, such as spark plugs, starter motors, and ignition coils.
How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?: Identify the specific type of ignition equipment you are importing. Each subheading corresponds to a distinct product type, such as spark plugs or starter motors.
Are there any parts included in HS-4 8511?: Yes, HS-4 8511 includes parts for ignition equipment, which can be classified under HS-6: 851190.
Can I use HS-4 8511 for used ignition equipment?: Yes, HS-4 8511 applies to both new and used ignition or starting equipment for internal combustion engines.
What is the difference between HS-6 851150 and HS-6 851180?: HS-6 851150 covers generators not elsewhere classified, while HS-6 851180 includes other ignition equipment not specifically mentioned in the previous subheadings.

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