HS code for diode in China: 8541100000
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HS code for diode in China

The HS code for diode in China is 8541100000 — Diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes.

MFN duty 0% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 二极管

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
8541100000 Diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes 二极管 0% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers diode. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8541410090 Other light-emitting diodes 0% 13% Open
8524992900 Other LED modules 0% 13% Open
8524992100 LED module for television 5% 13% Open
8539510000 Light Emitting Diode (LED) Module 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “diode”
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
8541100000 Diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes 846 0% 13% Open
8541900000 Parts of goods of heading No.85.41 283 0% 13% Open
8504409100 Other semiconductor modules with converter function 69 0% 13% Open
8531200000 Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices(LCD)or light emitting diodes(LED) 68 0% 13% Open
9405990000 parts, made of Other materials,of goods specified in heading No.94.05 73 8% 13% Open
Why 8541100000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8541 — Diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices; Light sensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not they are installed in components or assembled into blocks; Light emitting diode; Assembled piezoelectric crystals , chapter 85 — Motors, Electrical Equipment, and Their Parts; Recording and reproducing equipment for recording and reproducing audio, television images, and sound, as well as their parts and accessories .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “二极管”, which contains the term used for diode in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 846 import records whose product descriptions match diode are declared under this heading family, i.e. 34% 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 diode in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for diode is 8541100000 — Diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 0% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to diode?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover diode: 8541410090 (Other light-emitting diodes); 8524992900 (Other LED modules); 8524992100 (LED module for television). 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 diode use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8541900000 (品目8541所列货品零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for diode 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 diode?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "diode", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8541100000 — Diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes, used in 846 records in our sample.

How is diode classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: diode falls under heading 8541 and statistical line 8541100000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “二极管” (English: Diodes, other than photosensitive or light emitting diodes). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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