8543.70.98.20

Special effects pedals for use with musical instrumentsOfficial rule
General rate
2.6%
Unit of quantity
No.
System noteHTS revision 2026-20 · effective 2026-09-28 · data updated 2026-09-29 · verify against the current HTS at entry.

Classification path

8543 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified o…›8543.70 Other machines and apparatus:›8543.70.71.00 Electric luminescent lamps›8543.70.80.00 Other: — Microwave amplifiers›8543.70.98 Other›8543.70.98.20 Special effects pedals for use with musical instruments

CBP ruling evidence

N3478282025-04-23Official rule
The tariff classification of an effects pedal from China

N347828 April 24, 2025 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:212 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.70.9820; 9903.01.63; 9903.88.02 Landon McCoy Chaos Audio 7543 Holley Cir Panama City Beach, FL 32408 RE: The tariff classification of an effects pedal from China Dear Mr. McCoy: In your letter dated April 15, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is identified as the Chaos Audio Stratus effect pedal. The subject device is constructed of…

H3336732024-05-13Official rule
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3901-23-129760; Classification of a Rain-Light-Solar-Humidity Sensor from China

HQ H333673 May 14, 2024 OT:RR:CTF:EMAIN H333673 MFT CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.70.98 Center Director, Machinery Center of Excellence and Expertise U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service Port of Chicago 5600 Pearl Street Rosemont, IL 60018 Re: Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3901-23-129760; Classification of a Rain-Light-Solar-Humidity Sensor from China Dear Center Director: The following is our decision on the Application for Further Review (…

N3483232025-05-08Official rule
The tariff classification of a quartz oscillator from South Korea

N348323 May 9, 2025 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:212 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.70.9860; 9903.01.25 Jimmy Kim Transko Electronics, Inc 3981 E Miraloma Ave Anaheim, CA 92806 RE: The tariff classification of a quartz oscillator from South Korea Dear Mr. Kim: In your letter dated April 28, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration is identified as the TP53A Miniature Ceramic SMD Oscillator. The subject devices are electrical…

About HTS 8543.70.98.20

What is the duty rate for HTS 8543.70.98.20?

The general duty rate is 2.6% ad valorem.

What products are classified under 8543.70.98.20?

HTS 8543.70.98.20 covers Special effects pedals for use with musical instruments. It sits under 8543.70.98 Other in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Is there a CBP ruling supporting this classification?

Yes. Ruling N347828 (2025-04-23) classified a comparable product under 8543.70.98.20.

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