Product classification

HS code for Inverter: 8504.40

Electrical static converters.

Classification of inverter under HS 8504.40

Inverters are classified under HS code 8504.40, which covers electrical static converters. The classification is based on the device's primary function: converting direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) without the use of moving parts (hence "static"). This heading is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Inverters are essential components in various power systems, and their classification remains consistent whether they are small units for consumer electronics or large-scale industrial converters used in renewable energy systems.

Covers
  • Solar inverters for photovoltaic systems
  • Power inverters for automotive or marine use
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) with inverter functions
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) used for motor control
  • Static converters for telecommunications equipment
Also under 8504.40
  • Victron Energy MultiPlus
  • Schneider Electric Conext
  • Delta Electronics power supplies
  • Tesla EV inverters
  • APC UPS systems

Codes often confused with 8504.40

Common mistake. Inverters are frequently confused with electric motors or generators under heading 8501. However, 8501 is reserved for rotary converters that use mechanical motion, whereas 8504.40 is for static electronic conversion. Another common misclassification is 8537, which covers boards and panels for electric control. While an inverter may be housed in a control panel, the inverter unit itself is a converter classified under 8504.40.

85.01Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)85.37Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517)

Top exporters and importers of HS 850440 (the code used for inverter), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850440 (the code used for inverter) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 850440, not only inverter.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $34.5B
  2. 2 Germany $9.3B
  3. 3 United States $6.2B

World total: $109.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $18.2B
  2. 2 Germany $9.7B
  3. 3 China $6.3B

World total: $105.1B 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 inverter

Brazil splits HS 8504.40 into 9 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about inverter

What is the HS code for Inverter?

The HS code for Inverter is 850440 (Electrical static converters). The standard HS code for electrical inverters (static converters) is 8504.40.

How do I classify Inverter for customs?

Inverter is classified under HS code 850440 — Electrical static converters. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are solar inverters classified differently than standard power inverters?

Generally, no; both are classified as static converters under 8504.40, though some regional tariffs may have specific statistical suffixes for solar applications.

Which countries are the top exporters of inverter (HS 850440)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850440 (the code used for inverter) in UN Comtrade data were China ($34.5B, 31% of world exports), Germany ($9.3B) and the United States ($6.2B). World exports came to about $109.6B, 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 inverter (HS 850440)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 850440 (the code used for inverter) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($18.2B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($9.7B) and China ($6.3B). World imports came to about $105.1B, 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 Inverter the same in all countries?

The base HS code 850440 for Inverter 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 inverter in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 850440 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for inverter depends on the product's details: 8504.40.10 (Accumulator (battery) chargers), 8504.40.21 (Crystal (semiconductor) rectifiers), 8504.40.22 (Electrolytic rectifiers), 8504.40.29 (Other rectifiers), 8504.40.30 (Direct current (DC) converters), 8504.40.40 (Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)), and more.