Chapter 84 is a major HS category covering mechanical appliances, machinery, and their parts, including power machinery, agricultural machinery, office machinery, refrigeration equipment, washing equipment, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have mechanical movement, energy conversion, or work-performing functions. Their parts, if not specifically named in other chapters, are generally classified under the corresponding headings of this chapter. Chapter 84 is one of the most technology-intensive chapters in international trade, involving a large number of electromechanical products. Heading 8422 covers dishwashing machines, machines for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, filling or closing machines, packing machines, etc. Among them, 8422.1 is dishwashing machines, 8422.2 is machines for cleaning or drying bottles, 8422.3 is filling, closing, or packing machines, and 8422.4 is other packing machines. The parts subheading 8422.90 under this heading is specifically for parts of the above machines, but note that it applies only to parts of machines under heading 8422 and cannot be parts specifically named in other headings. Code 842290 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits 84 indicate Chapter 84 (mechanical appliances, machinery, and their parts); digits 3-4, 22, indicate heading 8422 (dishwashing machines, machines for cleaning or drying bottles, filling or closing machines, etc.); digits 5-6, 90, indicate subheading 8422.90, i.e., parts of machines under heading 8422. The 5th digit 9 represents parts not named in other subheadings, and the 6th digit 0 is a subheading subdivision. The overall meaning is: parts specially designed for machines listed under heading 8422 (such as dishwashing machines, bottle cleaning machines, packing machines), and not specifically named in other headings of Chapter 84. This commodity is a part of a dishwashing machine. Complete dishwashing machines are classified under 8422.11 or 8422.19. If their dedicated parts are not named in other headings of Chapter 84, they should be classified under 8422.90. They cannot be classified under 8422.11/19 because those are complete machines; nor under other headings such as 8481 (valves) or 8509 (domestic electrical appliances), unless the part itself constitutes a complete good of another heading. The core of classification is: the part must be specially designed for machines under 8422 and not specifically named in other headings.

Product Name: Fill in the standard name of the commodity, which should be specific and clear, such as "dishwasher spray arm" or "dishwasher door lock", avoiding vague terms like "parts". Use: State the machine for which the part is specially designed, such as "for household dishwashing machines" or "for industrial dishwashing machines", and it must correspond to machines under heading 8422. Material: Fill in the main constituent material of the part, such as stainless steel, plastic, rubber, etc. Material affects classification and customs valuation. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name. If there is no brand, write "no brand". It must be consistent with the invoice and packing list. Model: Fill in the model or specification of the part to help customs confirm the uniqueness of the commodity and its correspondence with the complete machine. Applicable Model: Indicate the dishwasher model or series to which the part applies, proving that it is specially designed for machines under 8422. Working Principle: Briefly explain the function of the part in the dishwasher, such as "spraying water", "heating", "controlling water flow", etc. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Dishwasher spray arm Use: For household dishwashing machine, sprays washing water Material: Stainless steel + plastic Brand: Miele Model: G 7000 series Applicable Model: Miele G 7000 series dishwasher Working Principle: Sprays high-pressure water through rotating nozzles to clean tableware HS Code: 842290 Declaration elements: 1. Product Name: Dishwasher spray arm; 2. Use: Household dishwashing machine; 3. Material: Stainless steel + plastic; 4. Brand: Miele; 5. Model: G 7000; 6. Applicable Model: G 7000 series; 7. Working Principle: Rotating water spray. Declaring general-purpose parts (such as standard screws, sealing rings) under 842290, but if these parts are already named in other headings (such as screws under 7318), they should be classified under the corresponding heading. Mistakenly classifying complete dishwashing machines under 842290; complete machines should be classified under 8422.11 or 8422.19. Failure to provide proof of applicable model, leading customs to question the specificity of the part and possibly reclassify it under another heading. Incorrect declaration of part material, affecting classification (e.g., plastic and metal assemblies may involve different classification rules).

The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether the part is specially designed for machines listed under heading 8422 (dishwashing machines, bottle cleaning machines, packing machines, etc.); 2) whether the part is already specifically named in other headings of Chapter 84. If already named, it should be classified under the other heading; if not named and specially designed for machines under 8422, it is classified under 8422.90. In addition, attention should be paid to whether the part constitutes a complete machine; if it already constitutes a complete machine, it should be classified under the complete machine subheading. For parts of household dishwashing machines, it is also necessary to distinguish whether they belong to parts of 8509 (domestic electrical appliances), but 8509 applies only to domestic appliances that themselves have a motor. Complete dishwashing machines are already classified under 8422, so their dedicated parts should be classified under 8422.90. 842211 Household dishwashing machines: 842211 is for complete household dishwashing machines, while 842290 is for parts. If a complete dishwasher is imported, it should be classified under 842211; if it is a part, it should be classified under 842290. 842219 Non-household dishwashing machines: 842219 is for complete industrial or commercial dishwashing machines, while parts are still classified under 842290. Distinguishing complete machines from parts is key. 848190 Valve parts: If the dishwasher part is a valve (such as an inlet valve) and the valve is a general-purpose valve, it may be classified under 8481; but if it is specially designed for dishwashers and not named in 8481, it may still be classified under 842290. Judgment should be based on specific structure and specificity. 850990 Parts of domestic electrical appliances: 850990 applies to parts of domestic electrical appliances under 8509, but complete dishwashing machines are already classified under 8422, so their parts are not classified under 850990. If the part is used for other domestic electrical appliances (such as food grinders), it is classified under 850990. 732690 Other articles of iron or steel: If the dishwasher part is a simple iron or steel article (such as a bracket) and does not have the characteristics of a dedicated part, it may be classified under 732690. But if it is specially designed for dishwashers and cannot be used for others, it is classified under 842290. Is the part specially designed for machines listed under heading 8422? Is the part already specifically named in other headings of Chapter 84? Does the part already constitute a complete machine? Has information proving specificity, such as applicable model and use, been provided? Are declaration elements such as material, brand, and model accurate and complete?

Which HS code should dishwasher parts be classified under? Dishwasher parts, if specially designed for dishwashers and not specifically named in other headings of Chapter 84, should be classified under 842290. However, note: if the part itself constitutes a complete good of another heading (such as a standard valve or screw), it should be classified under the corresponding heading. When declaring, provide use, applicable model, etc. to prove specificity. How to determine whether a dishwasher part is specially designed for 8422? Parts specially designed for 8422 are usually designed to be used only in dishwashers, bottle cleaning machines, or packing machines and cannot be used generally in other machines. When declaring, provide applicable model, drawings, manuals, etc. as proof. If the part is general-purpose, it may be classified under another heading. Should a dishwasher spray arm be classified under 842290 or 8481? A spray arm is a dedicated dishwasher part used to spray water and is generally not classified under 8481 (valves). If its structure is simple and it serves only as a water spray device and is specially designed for dishwashers, it should be classified under 842290. However, if the spray arm has valve functions and constitutes a valve characteristic, it may be classified under 8481, requiring specific analysis. What declaration elements are required for imported dishwasher parts? Generally, product name, use, material, brand, model, applicable model, working principle, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs. It is recommended to refer to the declaration elements for 842290 in the Customs Import and Export Commodity Specification Declaration Catalog of the People's Republic of China. After dishwasher parts are classified under 842290, how can the tax rate be checked? The tax rate depends on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. You can check the Import and Export Tariff issued by the General Administration of Customs of China or use customs classification advance rulings and tax rate query tools. Note that tax rates may change; it is recommended to use the latest tariff. If the dishwasher part is a plastic product, is it still classified under 842290? Yes, as long as the plastic part is specially designed for dishwashers and is not named in other headings, it is still classified under 842290. However, if the plastic part is a general-purpose article (such as a plastic tube), it may be classified under headings such as 3917. Classification depends on specificity and whether it is already named. Can dishwasher parts and complete dishwashers be declared together? Yes, but the product name, HS code, and declaration elements must be listed separately. Complete machines are classified under 842211 or 842219, and parts under 842290. If complete machines and parts are imported together, they should be declared separately to avoid classification errors caused by mixed declaration. How to avoid classification errors for dishwasher parts? Recommendations: 1) Describe the part's function, use, and material in detail; 2) Provide proof of applicable model; 3) Consult the Tariff and its notes; 4) Apply for a customs classification advance ruling if necessary; 5) Refer to similar declaration examples. Classification errors may lead to supplementary taxes, fines, or delays.