Korea, Republic of HS Code

HS Code 8538901000: For switches in Korea, Republic of

Q: Is HS code 8538901000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 8538901000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Korea, Republic of under HSK and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Korea, Republic of use to classify HS code 8538901000?

Korea, Republic of classifies products under the Harmonized System of Korea (HSK; locally 관세·통계통합품목분류표), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 8538901000 in Korea, Republic of?

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What is HS Code 8538901000 in Korea, Republic of

Under Korea, Republic of's Harmonized System of Korea (관세·통계통합품목분류표), HS Code 8538901000 is classified as For switches. Korea, Republic of's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 8538901000 belongs to Section XVI: Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles, Heading 8538: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537.

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What is HS Code 8538901000 in Korea, Republic of in local language

HS Code 8538901000: 개폐기의 것

Classification Path of HS Code 8538901000 in Korea, Republic of

Section XVI

Chapters (84-85) Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Chapter 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles

HS Code 8538

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537

HS Code 8538901000

For switches 개폐기의 것

Korea, Republic of Tariff Classification: Harmonized System of Korea (HSK)

In Korea, Republic of, HS 8538901000 is classified under the Harmonized System of Korea (관세·통계통합품목분류표) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Harmonized System of Korea (HSK)

Local name 관세·통계통합품목분류표

Digits 10

Official source https://www.customs.go.kr/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8538

Top Korea, Republic of import Product Under HS Code 8538

1 853890: Other $818.9M 2 853810: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus $27.0M

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Top Korea, Republic of export Product Under HS Code 8538

1 853890: Other $1.6B 2 853810: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus $56.7M

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Related HS Code to Korea, Republic of Switchgear and Control Parts (8538901000)

HS Code 8538902000

For automatic circuit breakers

HS Code 8538903000

Of relays

HS Code 8538905000

For electrical control

HS Code 8538909000

Other

HS Code 853810

Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus

HS Code 850110

Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850120

Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850131

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850132

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850133

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW

8538901000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8538901000 in Korea, Republic of?

HS code 8538901000 covers For switches in Korea, Republic of. It sits in Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles), Heading 8538 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HSK.

Is HS code 8538901000 the same across all countries?

What system does Korea, Republic of use to classify HS code 8538901000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 8538901000 in Korea, Republic of?