HS Code:
The 'Self-contained' category under the Harmonized System (HS) Code typically refers to products or machinery that are standalone units, often including self-contained electric motor-driven appliances or equipment (specific HS codes may vary, e.g., HS 8509 for self-contained electric motor appliances like vacuum cleaners or food grinders). These products are integral to household and industrial applications, embodying compact, independent functionality. This category spans a wide range of goods, from kitchen appliances to portable tools, reflecting diverse consumer and industrial needs globally.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45.3 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 18.7 billion
41.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 5.2 billion
11.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 4.8 billion
10.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 3.1 billion
6.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.9 billion
6.4% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
4.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing economies for market protection)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA or USMCA)
Rising demand for energy-efficient appliances
Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on eco-friendly designs, boosting trade in regions with strict environmental regulations like the EU.
2021-2023
Growth in smart home integration
Self-contained devices with IoT capabilities are seeing higher export volumes, particularly to tech-savvy markets like the US and South Korea.
2020-2023
Supply chain diversification post-COVID
Countries are shifting away from over-reliance on single suppliers (e.g., China), leading to increased trade from Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.
2021-2023
The United States introduced a 10% additional tariff on certain self-contained electric appliances from China as part of ongoing trade tensions, aiming to support domestic producers.
March 2023
Likely to increase costs for US consumers and shift some trade flows to alternative suppliers like Vietnam and Mexico.
The European Union updated its energy efficiency and material safety standards under the Green Deal, mandating stricter compliance for imported self-contained appliances.
January 2023
Exporters to the EU must invest in compliance, potentially increasing costs but also opening markets for sustainable products.
South Korea signed new trade agreements with ASEAN countries, reducing tariffs on self-contained machinery and appliances to boost regional trade.
July 2022
Expected to enhance South Korea’s export competitiveness in Southeast Asia, increasing trade volume by an estimated 8% in this category.