HS code for hydraulic cylinder in China: 8412210090
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HS code for hydraulic cylinder in China

The HS code for hydraulic cylinder in China is 8412210090 — Linear acting(cylinders)hydraulic power engines and motors.

MFN duty 12% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他直线作用的液压动力装置(液压缸)

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
8412210090 Linear acting(cylinders)hydraulic power engines and motors 其他直线作用的液压动力装置(液压缸) 12% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “hydraulic cylinder”
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
8412909090 Other parts of engines and motors 553 8% 13% Open
8412210010 Linear acting(cylinders)hydraulic power engines and motors 271 12% 13% Open
8412210090 Linear acting(cylinders)hydraulic power engines and motors 57 12% 13% Open
4016931000 Gaskets, washers and other seals of vulcanized rubber(other than hard rubber), of a kind used in machines or instruments 34 8% 13% Open
8412299090 Other hydraulic power engines and motors 18 14% 13% Open
Why 8412210090 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8412 — Other engines and power units , chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machines, Machinery and Parts .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他直线作用的液压动力装置(液压缸)”, which contains the term used for hydraulic cylinder in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 553 import records whose product descriptions match hydraulic cylinder are declared under this heading family, i.e. 43% 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 hydraulic cylinder in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for hydraulic cylinder is 8412210090 — Linear acting(cylinders)hydraulic power engines and motors. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 12% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Is there more than one HS code for hydraulic cylinder?

The Chinese tariff schedule carries a single statistical line directly covering hydraulic cylinder at 10-digit level: 8412210090. Only one line matched the term in the official nomenclature.

Do parts and accessories of hydraulic cylinder use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8412909090 (其他发动机及动力装置的零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for hydraulic cylinder 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 hydraulic cylinder?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "hydraulic cylinder", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8412909090 — Other parts of engines and motors, used in 553 records in our sample.

How is hydraulic cylinder classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: hydraulic cylinder falls under heading 8412 and statistical line 8412210090. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他直线作用的液压动力装置(液压缸)” (English: Linear acting(cylinders)hydraulic power engines and motors). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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