HS Code Subheading

Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504

8504.50 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 850450

This category covers electrical inductors, which are passive electronic components designed to store energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through them. They are vital for filtering, energy storage, and impedance matching in a wide range of electronic circuits, including power supplies, radio frequency (RF) circuits, and signal processing applications. International trade in inductors is primarily driven by the global electronics manufacturing industry, with major importers and exporters being countries with large-scale production of consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and automotive electronics. Key factors influencing trade include inductance value, current rating, frequency response, and miniaturization for compact devices.

Products Under This Code

Power inductors, RF inductors, chip inductors, common mode chokes, ferrite beads, air core inductors, toroidal inductors

Real World Examples

Murata inductors, TDK inductors, Vishay Dale inductors, Bourns inductors, Coilcraft inductors

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 850440 (static converters) if part of a power module, or 850490 (parts) if traded as components for assembly. Sometimes mistaken for resistors (8533) or capacitors (8532) due to similar appearance in some forms.

Products Classified Under 8504.50

InductorChoke

Related Codes

8504.10 Discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor 8504.21 Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA 8504.22 Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA 8504.23 Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA 8504.31 Electrical transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA 8504.32 Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 1kVA but not exceeding 16kVA 8504.33 Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA 8504.34 Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA 8504.40 Electrical static converters 8504.90 Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors; parts thereof

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, Japan, and South Korea are leading exporters, with the USA, Germany, and Mexico being top importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 850450?

HS code 850450 covers: Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504. This category covers electrical inductors, which are passive electronic components designed to store energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through them. They are vital for filtering, energy storage, and impedance matching in a wide range of electronic circuits, including power supplies, radio frequency (RF) circuits, and signal processing applications. International trade in inductors is primarily driven by the global electronics manufacturing industry, with major importers and exporters being countries with large-scale production of consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and automotive electronics. Key factors influencing trade include inductance value, current rating, frequency response, and miniaturization for compact devices.

What products fall under HS code 850450?

Power inductors, RF inductors, chip inductors, common mode chokes, ferrite beads, air core inductors, toroidal inductors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 850450?

Often confused with 850440 (static converters) if part of a power module, or 850490 (parts) if traded as components for assembly. Sometimes mistaken for resistors (8533) or capacitors (8532) due to similar appearance in some forms.

How is HS code 850450 structured?

HS code 850450 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.