Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits "85" in the HS code represent electronic devices and their components.

Specifically, this chapter includes the following main categories:

• Electronic tubes and semiconductor devices: Including vacuum tubes, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, etc.
• Electronic components: Such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, connectors, etc.
• Electronic circuit boards: Including printed circuit boards, hybrid circuit boards, etc.
• Electronic devices: Including radio receivers, television receivers, tape recorders, video recorders, computers, telephones, telegraph equipment, radar equipment, navigation equipment, industrial automation equipment, medical electronic equipment, etc.
• Electromagnetic compatibility equipment
• Lighting equipment
• Batteries and accumulators

Reason for classification:

The establishment of the "85" chapter is to unify the classification of all devices and components related to electronic technology, facilitating international trade statistics and management. With the rapid development of electronic technology, electronic devices are diverse in types and complex in functions, so a dedicated chapter is needed to cover these products.

In short, if your product is related to electronics or contains electronic components, it is likely to fall under the HS code "85" chapter.

The first four digits "8504" represent:

Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof

That is: Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; their parts

The six-digit explanation:

Classification: Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; their parts

Specific meaning:

• Other transformers:
  • Rated capacity not exceeding 1 kVA:
    • Other:
      • Rated capacity of 1 kVA

Eight to ten digits explanation:

HS code: 8504312000
Classification: Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; their parts --> Other transformers --> Transformers with a rated capacity not exceeding 1 kVA --> Unmarked
Explanation: This HS code belongs to the classification of electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; their parts, more specifically, it is a subcategory of "Other transformers" under the category of "Transformers with a rated capacity not exceeding 1 kVA", and it is an "unmarked" transformer.

Example products:

• Small power transformers for consumer electronics
• Miniature transformers used in LED lighting
• Unmarked low-voltage transformers for home appliances
• 1 kVA-rated transformers for small electrical devices
• Transformer parts used in power supply units