HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8543.30 – Electrical machines and apparatus; for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis
HS code 8543.30 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical machines and apparatus, for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis. It is used for electroplating rectifiers, anodizing power supplies, electrowinning cells, electrolytic water treatment systems and electrophoresis power supplies.
What HS 8543.30 covers
This category encompasses specialized electrical machines and apparatus used for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis. These devices are crucial for surface treatment, chemical separation, and analytical processes across a diverse range of industries. Importers include metal finishing companies, printed circuit board manufacturers, water treatment facilities, chemical producers, and scientific research laboratories. Exporters are typically manufacturers of precision electrical and chemical processing equipment, often from technologically advanced nations. Key aspects of trade involve the stability and accuracy of the power supply, precise control over current and voltage, capacity, level of automation, and compliance with stringent environmental and safety regulations. These machines are vital for achieving specific material properties, purifying substances, or performing complex analytical separations with high reliability.
- Covers
- Electroplating rectifiers
- Anodizing power supplies
- Electrowinning cells
- Electrolytic water treatment systems
- Electrophoresis power supplies
- Galvanizing equipment
- Electroforming apparatus
- Examples
- Dynapower rectifiers
- Technic electroplating systems
- Bio-Rad electrophoresis power supplies
- Elga Purelab water purification systems (electrolytic components)
Codes often confused with 8543.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with general power supplies (850440) if their specific application for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis is not clearly identified, or with other industrial machinery (Chapter 84) if the electrical nature is downplayed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 854330, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854330 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 17% 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 $962M 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $184M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$176M 7.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $462M 17% of world imports
- 2 China $264M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $178M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8543.30 2
Brazil splits HS 8543.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8543.30.10 Membrane-cell electrolysis apparatusDe eletrólise, com células de membrana
- 8543.30.90 Other electrolytic and electrophoresis apparatusOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.43 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8543.30
What is HS code 854330?
HS code 854330 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical machines and apparatus; for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis. This category encompasses specialized electrical machines and apparatus used for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis. These devices are crucial for surface treatment, chemical separation, and analytical processes across a diverse range of industries. Importers include metal finishing companies, printed circuit board manufacturers, water treatment facilities, chemical producers, and scientific research laboratories. Exporters are typically manufacturers of precision electrical and chemical processing equipment, often from technologically advanced nations. Key aspects of trade involve the stability and accuracy of the power supply, precise control over current and voltage, capacity, level of automation, and compliance with stringent environmental and safety regulations. These machines are vital for achieving specific material properties, purifying substances, or performing complex analytical separations with high reliability.
What products fall under HS code 854330?
Electroplating rectifiers, Anodizing power supplies, Electrowinning cells, Electrolytic water treatment systems, Electrophoresis power supplies, Galvanizing equipment, Electroforming apparatus
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854330?
Can be confused with general power supplies (850440) if their specific application for electroplating, electrolysis, or electrophoresis is not clearly identified, or with other industrial machinery (Chapter 84) if the electrical nature is downplayed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854330?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854330 in UN Comtrade data were China ($962M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($184M) and Vietnam (about $176M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 854330?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854330 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($462M, 17% of world imports), China ($264M) and Thailand ($178M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 854330 structured?
HS code 854330 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (43) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854330?
Brazil splits HS code 854330 into 2 NCM codes: 8543.30.10 (Membrane-cell electrolysis apparatus), 8543.30.90 (Other electrolytic and electrophoresis apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.