HS HEADING 8504

Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors

HEADING

8504

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electric transformers, static converters such as rectifiers, and inductors. The items are sorted by type, with specific groups for discharge lamps and their ballasts, electrical static converters, and inductors not listed elsewhere. Transformers are further divided based on whether they use a liquid dielectric or not, and by their power handling capacity. The final group includes parts for these electrical devices.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (11)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8504.10

Discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor

8504.21

Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA

8504.22

Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA

8504.23

Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA

8504.31

Electrical transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA

8504.32

Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 1kVA but not exceeding 16kVA

8504.33

Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA

8504.34

Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA

8504.40

Electrical static converters

8504.50

Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504

8504.90

Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors; parts thereof

Covered items classified under 8504

8504.40Lithium Power Bank— country-by-country customs rules

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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