HTS 85131020 — Flashlights
HTS 85131020 sits inside heading 8513 (“Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (for example, dry batteries, storage batteries, magnetos), other than lighting equipment of heading 8512; parts thereof”) of Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles. For imports under this line, a general tariff of 12.5% applies. Preferential treatment is available under Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG).
Tariff rates for 85131020
| Rate type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 12.5% | Applies to countries without a preferential agreement, i.e. about 12.5% ad valorem on the customs value. |
| Special | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Reduced or free rates for designated program countries (see code legend on the USITC site). |
| Column 2 | 35% | Statutory rate applied to the few economies without normal-trade-relations status. |
Reporting units
Entry summaries for 85131020 must be declared in: No. (No. = number of units). A single quantitative measure accompanies the ad valorem component on the entry summary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 85131020?
85131020 carries a Column 1 general rate of 12.5%. The full official line, including special program rates and the Column 2 statutory rate, is reproduced above from the USITC schedule.
How do I classify 85131020 for US customs?
Classification follows the hierarchy shown in the breadcrumb above: Chapter 85, heading 8513, then this 8-digit statistical line. Confirm the tariff text matches your goods before entry; use our duty calculator to estimate landed cost including the 12.5% general rate.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on 85131020?
Section 301 actions apply by exact HTS line. This page shows the permanent schedule rate (12.5%) for 85131020; check the current 301 annexes or our dedicated Section 301 tariffs guide to see whether trade-remedy duties stack on top for your origin country.
Related pages & tools
- Heading 8513 rate table
- Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles
- Calculate duty for 85131020
- Sibling line HTS 85139020 (same heading)
- Import classification guides
Data as of October 9, 2026 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (line 8513.10.20.00). Rates are informational and not a binding customs ruling.