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HTS 8504.90.96Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof:Parts: Other: Other

What that translates to:Other parts of transformers, converters, inductors (e.g. cores)

Also written 85049096. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Other parts of transformers, converters, inductors (e.g.… (HTS 8504.90.96) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: the tariffs below apply to different 10-digit statistical lines of this code, so the total depends on which line your goods are entered under; each layer names its lines.

Total duty rateDepends on the 10-digit line
Steel, aluminum and copper tariffSection 232, since Apr 6, 2026Applies only to lines 8504.90.9610, 8504.90.9630, 8504.90.9646, 8504.90.9650, 8504.90.969015% flat
Steel, aluminum and copper tariffSection 232, since Apr 6, 2026Applies only to lines 8504.90.9634, 8504.90.9638, 8504.90.964225%
China tariffSection 301, since Jul 6, 201825%
Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleFree, not charged
Total dutyDepends on the 10-digit line
The steel, aluminum and copper tariff doesn't apply to “Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter that do not contain any aluminum, steel, or copper” (HTS 9903.82.01).
The steel, aluminum and copper tariff doesn't apply to “Except for articles classifiable in chapters 72, 73, 74 or 76, articles where the weight of the applicable metal is less than 15 percent of the weight of the imported article” (HTS 9903.82.03).
The steel, aluminum and copper tariff may not apply. The legal text: “articles that otherwise meet the criteria of subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) that are motorcycle parts classifiable in chapter 84, 85 or 87 for use in the manufacturing of motorcycles in the United States” (HTS 9903.82.13).
No forced-labor tariff on lines 8504.90.9610, 8504.90.9630, 8504.90.9646, 8504.90.9650, 8504.90.9690: the steel, aluminum and copper tariff (HTS 9903.82.10) covers them instead.
No forced-labor tariff on lines 8504.90.9634, 8504.90.9638, 8504.90.9642: the steel, aluminum and copper tariff (HTS 9903.82.09) covers them instead.
The steel, aluminum and copper tariff instead adds 10% where this applies: “For derivative articles provided for in subdivisions (c)(ii), (vi), and (ix), at least 85 percent of the aluminum content of the article must be composed of aluminum that was smelted and cast in the United States. For derivative articles provided for in subdivisions (c)(iv), (vii), (x) and (xi), at least 85 percent of the steel content of the article must be composed of steel that was melted and poured in the United States. For articles provided for in subdivision (c)(viii), at least 85 percent of the copper content of the article must be composed of copper that was smelt and cast in the United States. These requirements are cumulative such that a derivative article in more than one subdivision must satisfy each requirement” (HTS 9903.82.06). Lines 8504.90.9634, 8504.90.9638, 8504.90.9642.
The steel, aluminum and copper tariff instead is 10% in place of the regular duty where this applies: “For derivative articles provided for in subdivisions (c)(ii), (vi), and (ix), at least 85 percent of the aluminum content of the article must be composed of aluminum that was smelted and cast in the United States. For derivative articles provided for in subdivisions (c)(iv), (vii), (x) and (xi), at least 85 percent of the steel content of the article must be composed of steel that was melted and poured in the United States. For articles provided for in subdivision (c)(viii), at least 85 percent of the copper content of the article must be composed of copper that was smelt and cast in the United States. These requirements are cumulative such that a derivative article in more than one subdivision must satisfy each requirement” (HTS 9903.82.07). Lines 8504.90.9610, 8504.90.9630, 8504.90.9646, 8504.90.9650, 8504.90.9690.
The steel, aluminum and copper tariff instead is 15% in place of the regular duty where this applies: “parts classifiable in the provisions of subdivision (c)(vi)–(viii) of this note that are in chapters 84, 85, or 87 of the HTSUS that will be used exclusively in the manufacturing of agricultural equipment or fixed industrial equipment provided for in subdivision (c)(ix)–(x) of this note or mobile industrial equipment provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of this note” (HTS 9903.82.25). Lines 8504.90.9634, 8504.90.9638, 8504.90.9642.
The steel, aluminum and copper tariff instead adds 200% where this applies: “where any amount of primary aluminum used in the manufacture of the derivative articles is smelted in Russia, or where the derivative aluminum articles are cast in Russia” (HTS 9903.85.68). Lines 8504.90.9610, 8504.90.9630, 8504.90.9646, 8504.90.9650, 8504.90.9690.
Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); Proclamation 11032 of Jun 1, 2026, Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States, 91 FR 34085, Jun 4, 2026; HTS 9903.82.10; HTS 9903.82.09; USTR, Notice of Action and Request for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301 (List 1, 25% from Jul 6, 2018), 83 FR 28710, Jun 20, 2018; HTS 9903.88.01.

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Official description

Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof: Parts: Other: Other

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

  • 8504.90.9610 (8504909610)For transformers · reported in No.
  • 8504.90.9630 (8504909630)Other · reported in No.
  • 8504.90.9634 (8504909634)Laminations for incorporation into stacked cores · reported in No., kg
  • 8504.90.9638 (8504909638)Stacked cores for incorporation into transformers · reported in No., kg
  • 8504.90.9642 (8504909642)Wound cores for incorporation into transformers · reported in No., kg
  • 8504.90.9646 (8504909646)Other · reported in No., kg
  • 8504.90.9650 (8504909650)Of static converters · reported in No.
  • 8504.90.9690 (8504909690)Other · reported in No.

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Questions about HTS 8504.90.96

What is the duty rate for HTS 8504.90.96?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 8504.90.96 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 2 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026: China, Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 8504.90.96 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 238 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026, including Afghanistan, Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorra. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

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