Product classification
HS code for Inductor: 8504.50
Electrical inductors, n.e.c. in heading no. 8504.
Classification of inductor under HS 8504.50
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.
- Covers
- Fixed inductors and chokes
- Variable inductors
- SMD (Surface Mount Device) inductors
- Power inductors for DC-DC converters
- Ferrite core inductors
- Toroidal coils and reactors
- Also under 8504.50
- Murata inductors
- TDK inductors
- Vishay Dale inductors
- Bourns inductors
- Coilcraft inductors
Codes often confused with 8504.50
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850450 (the code used for inductor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850450 (the code used for inductor) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850450, not only inductor.
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 inductor
Brazil splits HS 8504.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8504.50.10PTH or SMD inductors, up to 45 x 45 x 30 mm
- 8504.50.90Other inductors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about inductor
What is the HS code for Inductor?
The HS code for Inductor is 850450 (Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504). The standard HS code for electrical inductors (other than ballasts) is 8504.50.
How do I classify Inductor for customs?
Inductor is classified under HS code 850450 — Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are ferrite beads classified as inductors?
Yes, ferrite beads used for EMI suppression are generally classified as inductors under 8504.50.
Which countries are the top exporters of inductor (HS 850450)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850450 (the code used for inductor) 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 inductor (HS 850450)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850450 (the code used for inductor) 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.
Is the HS code for Inductor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850450 for Inductor is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for inductor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850450 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for inductor depends on the product's details: 8504.50.10 (PTH or SMD inductors, up to 45 x 45 x 30 mm), 8504.50.90 (Other inductors).