Machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps — HTS 8475
Machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes or flashbulbs, in glass envelopes; machines for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware; parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8475
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8475 is a broad product category for certain specialized machinery and parts. It groups together machines used to assemble electric or electronic lamps, tubes, or flashbulbs in glass envelopes, as well as machines used to manufacture or hot-work glass or glassware. It can also include parts of those machines when the tariff rules support parts classification under this heading.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, follow the subheadings beneath heading 8475 and match the machine to its function, construction, and intended use. The relevant distinction is often the type of machine or glass-working process rather than simply the machine’s material; parts may be separated according to the machine they fit and whether they are identifiable for use principally or solely with that machine. Confirm the full description, tariff unit, and any applicable statistical suffix in the current HTSUS, and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the product is unusual or multifunctional.
What to check
- Identify the machine’s primary operation: lamp or tube assembly, glass manufacturing, or hot working of glass or glassware.
- Describe the process precisely, such as forming, shaping, heating, treating, or assembling, and compare it with the wording of the 8-digit subheadings.
- For parts, document the parent machine, part number, and whether the part is designed principally or solely for that machine.
- Check the machine’s technical literature, specifications, photos, and production-line role; do not classify based only on a marketing name.
- Verify the current HTSUS subheading, legal notes, unit of quantity, and statistical suffix; ask a broker or request a binding ruling if competing classifications remain plausible.
HTS heading 8475 summary
Machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8475.90 | Parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8475.10.00.00 👉 | Machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes or flashbulbs, in glass envelopes | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8475?
Machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes or flashbulbs, in glass envelopes; machines for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware; parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.