Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally — HTS 8486
Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter; parts and accessories
Chapter 84 › Heading 8486
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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 8486 is a broad 4-digit product category for specialized machines and apparatus used solely or principally to manufacture semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits, or flat panel displays. It also covers certain machines described in Chapter 84, Note 11(C), plus parts and accessories for the covered equipment. The heading is about the equipment’s function and intended industrial use—not simply whether a product is used in electronics.
To reach a specific 8-digit U.S. HTS code, first identify the applicable 6-digit subheading, then review the two additional U.S. digits. The subdivisions may distinguish the machine’s operation or type, the product it works on, whether it is a part or accessory, and in some cases the material or other technical characteristic. Read the complete heading, subheading text, legal notes, and any statistical descriptions; do not choose a code from a product name alone.
What to check
- Identify the machine’s exact manufacturing operation, such as processing, depositing, inspecting, assembling, or handling, and document what it is designed to do.
- Confirm that the equipment is used solely or principally for one of the semiconductor, integrated-circuit, or flat-panel-display manufacturing activities covered by heading 8486.
- Decide whether the item is a complete machine, a part, or an accessory, and verify that any part or accessory is specifically described as covered.
- Compare every candidate subheading at the same indentation level, then read the related Chapter 84 notes and any exclusions before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Use technical specifications, model documentation, and manufacturer information to support the classification; request a customs broker’s or classification specialist’s judgment when the equipment has multiple functions or could fit another heading.
HTS heading 8486 summary
Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally is a 4-digit product category containing 5 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8486.10.00.00 👉 | Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of boules or wafers | Free | — | 35% |
| 8486.20.00.00 👉 | Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits | Free | — | 35% |
| 8486.30.00.00 👉 | Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of flat panel displays | Free | — | 35% |
| 8486.40.00 👉 | Machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter | Free | — | 35% |
| 8486.90.00.00 👉 | Parts and accessories | 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 8486?
Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter; parts and accessories. 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.