HS code for transformer in China: 8504319000
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HS code for transformer in China

The HS code for transformer in China is 8504319000 — Other transformers having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1KVA.

MFN duty 5% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 额定容量≤1千伏安的其他变压器

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
8504319000 Other transformers having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1KVA 额定容量≤1千伏安的其他变压器 5% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers transformer. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8504901900 Parts of Other transformers 0% 13% Open
8504232900 Liquid dielectric transformers Having a power handling capacity exceeding 500MVA 6% 13% Open
8504349000 Other transformers, power handling capacity＞500KVA 10% 13% Open
8504210000 Liquid dielectric transformers, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650KVA 10% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “transformer”
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
8504901900 Parts of Other transformers 1,677 0% 13% Open
8504319000 Other transformers having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1KVA 911 5% 13% Open
8504329000 Other transformers having a power handling capacity exceeding 1KVA but less than 16KVA 270 5% 13% Open
8504339000 Other transformers, 16kVA＜power handling capacity≤500KVA 186 5% 13% Open
8504210000 Liquid dielectric transformers, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650KVA 121 10% 13% Open
Why 8504319000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8504 — Transformers, static inverters (such as rectifiers), and inductors , 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 “额定容量≤1千伏安的其他变压器”, which contains the term used for transformer in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 1,677 import records whose product descriptions match transformer are declared under this heading family, i.e. 31% 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 transformer in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for transformer is 8504319000 — Other transformers having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1KVA. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 5% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to transformer?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover transformer: 8504901900 (Parts of Other transformers); 8504232900 (Liquid dielectric transformers Having a power handling capacity exceeding 500MVA); 8504349000 (Other transformers, power handling capacity＞500KVA). 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 transformer use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8504901900 (其他变压器零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for transformer 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 transformer?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "transformer", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8504901900 — Parts of Other transformers, used in 1,677 records in our sample.

How is transformer classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: transformer falls under heading 8504 and statistical line 8504319000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “额定容量≤1千伏安的其他变压器” (English: Other transformers having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1KVA). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 8504
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