United States (HTS) · Section XVI
Conduit tubing
Units: kg
HS 8547900020 — Conduit tubing — sits in Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment). Motors, transformers, batteries, phones, monitors, ICs, cables, and domestic electrical appliances. EU importers pay MFN duty plus import VAT at the border; origin-specific trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing, safeguards, US Section 301) can stack on top when applicable. Classification disputes are decided by the section + chapter legal notes shown below — these are legally binding interpretation rules, not advisory text. The duty table renders live rates from authoritative tariff sources (EU TARIC, HMRC XI, USITC HTS); cross-country rows compare treatment under five tariff schedules.
Duty rates (United States (HTS))
- MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation)4.6%View source →
Rate inherited from parent code 85479000. The customs authority applies the same rate to this sub-code by default; confirm with the official tariff for unusual classifications.
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How 854790 is treated in other markets
Same 6-digit international HS base, looked up in each authority's published schedule. Click any country to switch the page to that schedule's view.
| Authority | Code published | MFN duty | VAT / GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (HTS)viewing | 85479000 | 4.6% | 0% |
| International (HS 2022) | 854790 | — | — |
| European Union (CN) | 85479000 | 3.7% | 21% |
| United Kingdom | 854790 | — | 20% |
| Israel | 854790 | — | 18% |
Rates compiled from USITC, EU Commission TARIC, HMRC, and Israeli Tax Authority public datasets. Verify with the official tariff before declaring.
Landed cost estimate · United States (HTS)
USD basis- CIF customs valuedeclared$1,000.00
- + Duty4.6% of CIF$46.00
Full legal rate: 4.6%
- + MPFInformal-entry flat fee ($2.62) — declared value ≤ $2,500$2.62
- + Federal VATNo federal VAT — state / provincial sales tax may apply on resale$0.00
- Total landed cost · United States (HTS)$1,048.62
Likely PGA filings (verify with CBP)
- FCC— RF devices, transmitters, receivers· FCC Form 740
- EPA— Refrigeration equipment· EPA Section 608
- ·Destination has no federal VAT. State / provincial sales tax may still apply at the point of resale.
- ·Likely PGA filings: FCC, EPA. Verify with CBP — these are heuristics.
Estimate excludes brokerage fees, freight, insurance, and last-mile delivery. For a binding total, get a quote from a licensed customs broker.
Sibling codes under 85479000
Recent news affecting Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Tariff changes, sanctions, FTAs, and regulatory updates that touch this product class.
US suspends solar-cell tariffs after effectiveness review
The US International Trade Commission has cancelled a hearing and evaluated the effectiveness of import relief (tariffs) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. Based on the Federal Register notice dated 15 June 2026, the relief measure—originally imposed to protect domestic solar-cell manufacturers—has been found ineffective or its purpose fulfilled, leading to suspension or cancellation of the tariff. This affects all importers of solar cells (HS 8541.40), whether standalone or assembled into modules, laminates, or integrated products.
US adds anti-dumping duties to solar panels from China, Taiwan
The US International Trade Commission has issued final determinations imposing anti-dumping duties on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China and Taiwan, effective immediately. The decision affects imports of solar panels and related components classified under specific HS chapters. Importers must recalculate landed costs and verify supplier eligibility to avoid retroactive assessments.
US anti-dumping probe on Indonesian solar cells advances to preliminary finding
The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended its preliminary determination in an anti-dumping investigation of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Indonesia, finding that it must apply adverse facts available (AFA) due to insufficient cooperation or data. The investigation covers the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and applies to solar cells whether assembled into modules or not. This amended preliminary affirmative determination of less-than-fair-value (LTFV) sales means provisional duties are likely forthcoming, and final determinations will follow.
Commerce amends Laos solar-cell dumping determination
The U.S. Department of Commerce has amended its preliminary affirmative less-than-fair-value (LTFV) determination in an anti-dumping investigation of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Laos, correcting what it describes as significant ministerial errors. The investigation covers the period January 1–June 30, 2025. This amendment affects importers of solar cells and assembled modules from Laos, who may face revised dumping margins and corresponding tariff exposure depending on the final determination.
WTO panel sought on India's solar and IT import restrictions
China has formally requested a WTO dispute panel to challenge Indian measures affecting imports of solar cells, solar modules, and information technology goods. The case was tabled at the 22 May 2026 Dispute Settlement Body meeting. If the panel proceeds, it could address whether India's import restrictions violate WTO commitments and affect the tariff treatment and landed costs for solar and IT shipments into India.
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