HS 8531 — Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530
HS heading 8531 (Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530) spans 4 products in U.S. import records, with 28,524 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD's) or light emitting diodes (LED), Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus, and Parts of electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530.
Part of Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and television apparatus
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/heading/8531
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Frequently asked questions about HS 8531
What is HS code 8531?
HS 8531 covers electric sound or visual signaling apparatus. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and television apparatus) of the Harmonized System, with 4 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 8531?
ImportDoor has 28,524 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 8531, updated monthly.
What is the most imported product under HS 8531?
Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices or light emitting diodes (HS 853120) leads with 11,856 shipments, followed by Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus (HS 853110) and Parts of electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (HS 853190).