Other apparatus
Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 85.12 or 85.30. > Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus > Other apparatus
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Products classified under Tariff item 8531.80
Backup Alarm for Industrial Forklifts
A 120dB reverse motion beeper for heavy equipment, activating automatically when shifting to reverse. It is an electric sound signalling apparatus for vehicle safety, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. This is distinct from vehicle lighting or signalling equipment of heading 85.12.
8531.80.00Break Glass Emergency Alarm
A manual shatter-activated pull station with a 100dB horn for fire evacuation activation. It is an electric sound signalling apparatus for emergency alerts, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. This is a manual emergency signalling device, not a full fire alarm system.
8531.80.00Door Chime Visual Indicator Panel
A wall-mounted electronic doorbell panel with flashing LED lights and selectable melodies for hearing-impaired users. It is an electric sound and visual signalling apparatus for entry notification, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. The visual feature is integral to its function.
8531.80.00Electronic Burglar Motion Detector Alarm
A standalone PIR motion sensor with a 110dB siren that triggers on unauthorized movement, battery-powered for window/door protection. It is an electric burglar alarm apparatus, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. This is a self-contained alarm, not part of a larger security system.
8531.80.00Elevator Car Visual Signal Bell
An ADA-compliant elevator chime with flashing lights indicating floor arrival and door status. It is an electric sound and visual signalling apparatus for accessibility, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. This is designed for elevator communication, not for vehicle use.
8531.80.00Hardwired Electronic Doorbell Chime
A hardwired electronic doorbell chime that connects to transformer-powered doorbell buttons and produces multi-tone melodies. It functions as an electric sound signalling apparatus for entry notification, which is covered under tariff item 8531.80.00 as other apparatus.
8531.80.00Heavy Duty Industrial Buzzer 120dB
A heavy-duty industrial buzzer with a 120dB siren tone, designed for warning signals in factories and warehouses. It operates on 24V AC/DC and is weatherproof (IP65), making it suitable for harsh environments. This is an electric sound signalling apparatus of a kind used for industrial alerts.
8531.80.00Multi-Tone Programmable Buzzer
A programmable electronic buzzer capable of multiple tone patterns, used for equipment status alerts in medical and lab devices. It is USB-programmable with 32 tone memory, functioning as an electric sound signalling apparatus. This falls under tariff item 8531.80.00 as other apparatus.
8531.80.00Musical Door Chime with 16 Melodies
A battery-operated door chime with 16 pre-programmed melodies, activated by a wireless push button. It is an electric sound signalling apparatus for entry notification, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. The wireless feature does not change its classification as a doorbell chime.
8531.80.00Piezoelectric Buzzer for Appliances
A compact piezoelectric buzzer module producing high-frequency tones, used in household appliances like microwaves and washing machines. It is an electric sound signalling apparatus of a kind used for appliance alerts. This falls under tariff item 8531.80.00 as other apparatus.
8531.80.00Portable Battery Buzzer Alarm
A handheld battery-powered buzzer for personal safety alerts and temporary installations, with a 100dB output and belt clip. It is a portable electric sound signalling apparatus, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. The portability does not affect its classification.
8531.80.00Smart Home WiFi Doorbell Chime
A WiFi-enabled indoor chime unit for smart doorbell systems, producing custom tones via smartphone app integration. Despite the smart features, it functions as an electric sound signalling apparatus for entry notification. This falls under tariff item 8531.80.00.
8531.80.00Solar Powered Wireless Doorbell
A solar-powered wireless doorbell with integrated battery backup and IP44 weatherproofing for outdoor use. It is an electric sound signalling apparatus powered without external wiring, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. The solar feature does not change its classification.
8531.80.00Vintage Style Mechanical Door Bell
An electrically-operated vintage reproduction doorbell with a mechanical striker producing a traditional 'ding-dong' sound. It is an electric sound signalling apparatus, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. The mechanical sound generation does not affect classification.
8531.80.00Wireless Doorbell with LED Light
A battery-powered wireless doorbell that produces an audible chime and flashes an LED light when the button is pressed. It is specifically designed as a doorbell apparatus for signalling visitors, covered under tariff item 8531.80.00. The LED light is an additional visual signalling feature.