HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8504.50 – Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504
HS code 8504.50 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical inductors, n.e.c. in heading no. 8504. It is used for power inductors, RF inductors, chip inductors, common mode chokes and ferrite beads.
What HS 8504.50 covers
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.
- Covers
- Power inductors
- RF inductors
- Chip inductors
- Common mode chokes
- Ferrite beads
- Air core inductors
- Toroidal inductors
- Examples
- Murata inductors
- TDK inductors
- Vishay Dale inductors
- Bourns inductors
- Coilcraft inductors
Codes often confused with 8504.50
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850450, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850450 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.8B 26% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $2.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 Japan $1.3B 8.6% of world exports
World total: $14.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.5B 19% of world imports
- 2 China $2.4B 13% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $1.7B 9.2% of world imports
World total: $18.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8504.50 2
Brazil splits HS 8504.50 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8504.50.10 PTH or SMD inductors, up to 45 x 45 x 30 mmDe largura e comprimento não superior a 45 mm e altura não superior a 30 mm, próprias para montagem por inserção (PTH - Pin Through Hole) ou montagem em superfície (SMD - Surface Mounted Device)
- 8504.50.90 Other inductorsOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8504.50
What is HS code 850450?
HS code 850450 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850450?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850450 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.8B, 26% of world exports), Hong Kong ($2.1B) and Japan ($1.3B). World exports came to about $14.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850450?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850450 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.5B, 19% of world imports), China ($2.4B) and Hong Kong ($1.7B). World imports came to about $18.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850450?
Brazil splits HS code 850450 into 2 NCM codes: 8504.50.10 (PTH or SMD inductors, up to 45 x 45 x 30 mm), 8504.50.90 (Other inductors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.