Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or — HTS 8522
Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521
Chapter 85 › Heading 8522
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 8522 is a broad product category for parts and accessories designed for use solely or principally with equipment classified in heading 8519 or 8521. In general, these headings cover sound-recording or sound-reproducing apparatus and video-recording or video-reproducing apparatus. The key question is whether the item is a qualifying part or accessory for that equipment, rather than a complete machine or a general-purpose component.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s function, design, and intended use. The subheadings commonly separate goods by their type or material—for example, whether the item is a specific component, a pickup or similar device, or another part or accessory. Read every subheading description and its legal notes, then confirm the product’s construction, compatibility, and principal use. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when the item could fit more than one provision.
What to check
- Identify the equipment the item is designed to work with, and verify whether that equipment falls in heading 8519 or 8521.
- Decide whether the product is a part, an accessory, or a complete apparatus; do not assume that any electronic component belongs in heading 8522.
- Check the item’s physical form, material, function, and connection method against the available 8-digit subheadings.
- Review the HTSUS section and chapter notes, plus any relevant subheading notes, before selecting a code.
- Keep product specifications, diagrams, compatibility statements, and supplier information to support the classification; seek broker advice if the intended use is unclear.
HTS heading 8522 summary
Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or 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 |
|---|---|
| 8522.90 | Other |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8522.10.00.00 👉 | Pickup cartridges | 3.9% | 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 8522?
Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521. 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.