HS code for centrifuge in China: 8421199090
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HS code for centrifuge in China

The HS code for centrifuge in China is 8421199090 — Other centrifugal machines and centrifugal dryers.

MFN duty 10% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他离心机及离心干燥机

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
8421199090 Other centrifugal machines and centrifugal dryers 其他离心机及离心干燥机 10% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers centrifuge. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8421919011 Centrifugal chassis/collectors (UF6-resistent components that hold air centrifugal machines) 0% 13% Open
8421919090 Other parts for centrifugal machines 0% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “centrifuge”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
8421199090 Other centrifugal machines and centrifugal dryers 632 10% 13% Open
8421919090 Other parts for centrifugal machines 600 0% 13% Open
8421192000 Solid-liquor separators 86 10% 13% Open
4016931000 Gaskets, washers and other seals of vulcanized rubber(other than hard rubber), of a kind used in machines or instruments 25 8% 13% Open
8421999090 Parts of other filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus 11 5% 13% Open
Why 8421199090 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8421 — Centrifuge, including centrifugal dryer; Machines and devices for filtering and purifying liquids or gases , chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machines, Machinery and Parts .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他离心机及离心干燥机”, which contains the term used for centrifuge in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 632 import records whose product descriptions match centrifuge are declared under this heading family, i.e. 40% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for centrifuge in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for centrifuge is 8421199090 — Other centrifugal machines and centrifugal dryers. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 10% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to centrifuge?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover centrifuge: 8421919011 (Centrifugal chassis/collectors (UF6-resistent components that hold air centrifugal machines)); 8421919090 (Other parts for centrifugal machines). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of centrifuge use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8421919090 (其他离心机用零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for centrifuge also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for centrifuge?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "centrifuge", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8421199090 — Other centrifugal machines and centrifugal dryers, used in 632 records in our sample.

How is centrifuge classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: centrifuge falls under heading 8421 and statistical line 8421199090. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他离心机及离心干燥机” (English: Other centrifugal machines and centrifugal dryers). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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