HS Code for Inductor

Electrical inductors are classified under HS code 8504.50. This code is part of heading 8504, which covers a broad range of electromagnetic equipment including transformers, static converters, and inductors. Subheading 8504.50 serves as the specific residual category for inductors that are not specifically classified as ballasts for discharge lamps. An inductor is a passive electrical component that stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through it, typically consisting of a wire coil. Classification under 8504.50 is appropriate for a wide variety of components, from tiny surface-mount (SMD) inductors used in mobile phones to large power chokes and reactors used in industrial power distribution. The primary criteria for this classification are the component's fundamental function as an inductor and its exclusion from more specific subheadings like 8504.10. Accurate classification requires distinguishing these from transformers, which have multiple windings and different functional roles.

Products Included

• Fixed inductors and chokes
• Variable inductors
• SMD (Surface Mount Device) inductors
• Power inductors for DC-DC converters
• Ferrite core inductors
• Toroidal coils and reactors

Common Misclassification

Inductors are frequently misclassified under HS code 8504.10, which is strictly for ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes. While ballasts are a type of inductor, they have a specific dedicated code. Another common error is confusing inductors with transformers (HS codes 8504.21 through 8504.34). If the component has multiple independent windings for voltage transformation, it must be classified as a transformer rather than an inductor.

FAQ

What is the HS code for inductor?

The standard HS code for electrical inductors (other than ballasts) is 8504.50.

Are ferrite beads classified as inductors?

Yes, ferrite beads used for EMI suppression are generally classified as inductors under 8504.50.