Subheading · Chapter 85 · Heading 8504
8504.50: Electrical transformers, static converters: other inductors
Other inductors
Official description Other inductors
8504.50 is the HS subheading for other inductors, under heading 8504 in chapter 85.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8504 50 00 00 Other inductors Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 2
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £34.2m | 28.4% | -4.4% |
 Vietnam | £24.3m | 20.2% | +26.6% |
 Austria | £8.1m | 6.7% | -47.9% |
 Indonesia | £6.4m | 5.3% | +22.7% |
 South Korea | £6m | 4.9% | +633.8% |
 Germany | £5.1m | 4.2% | +5.4% |
 Czechia | £5.1m | 4.2% | +76.1% |
 United States | £3.4m | 2.9% | -25.7% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free – 3.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.9% USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 16.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 8.1% 
Argentina Free – 18% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 9% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$140kUS$140k+US$11m+US$144m+> US$444m
Exports: 174
- China: US$5bn
- Japan: US$2bn
- Germany: US$911m
- Vietnam: US$835m
- Philippines: US$823m
- United States: US$444m
- South Korea: US$419m
- Taiwan: US$419m
- Singapore: US$266m
- Mexico: US$240m
- Austria: US$239m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$226m
- Thailand: US$213m
- Malaysia: US$206m
- Hungary: US$170m
- Indonesia: US$161m
- Czechia: US$144m
- Canada: US$127m
- Italy: US$110m
- Netherlands: US$109m
- Poland: US$99m
- France: US$96m
- Belgium: US$78m
- India: US$76m
- Spain: US$66m
- Switzerland: US$66m
- Sweden: US$56m
- Romania: US$54m
- Tunisia: US$49m
- United Kingdom: US$48m
- Estonia: US$38m
- Brazil: US$37m
- Bulgaria: US$37m
- Israel: US$32m
- Moldova: US$30m
- Slovenia: US$28m
- Finland: US$23m
- Slovakia: US$20m
- Morocco: US$19m
- Croatia: US$17m
- Denmark: US$17m
- Ireland: US$16m
- Türkiye: US$11m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$11m
- Ukraine: US$11m
- Albania: US$9m
- Serbia: US$8m
- Latvia: US$8m
- Australia: US$6m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$6m
- Cambodia: US$5m
- Dominican Republic: US$5m
- Sri Lanka: US$5m
- Norway: US$5m
- South Africa: US$5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
- Russia: US$4m
- Guatemala: US$3m
- Lithuania: US$3m
- Portugal: US$3m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$814kUS$814k+US$14m+US$156m+> US$580m
Imports: 208
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2bn
- China: US$1bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- United States: US$1bn
- Vietnam: US$719m
- South Korea: US$716m
- Mexico: US$580m
- Taiwan: US$569m
- Thailand: US$516m
- India: US$472m
- Japan: US$399m
- Malaysia: US$334m
- Singapore: US$326m
- Netherlands: US$241m
- Hungary: US$239m
- Saudi Arabia: US$209m
- France: US$205m
- Italy: US$188m
- Romania: US$186m
- Poland: US$157m
- Spain: US$156m
- United Kingdom: US$143m
- Czechia: US$135m
- Brazil: US$129m
- Austria: US$96m
- Switzerland: US$96m
- Belgium: US$90m
- Denmark: US$88m
- Indonesia: US$79m
- Philippines: US$75m
- Canada: US$69m
- Türkiye: US$68m
- Portugal: US$66m
- Slovakia: US$59m
- Finland: US$57m
- Sweden: US$46m
- Israel: US$41m
- Australia: US$33m
- Slovenia: US$32m
- Bulgaria: US$29m
- Serbia: US$29m
- Ireland: US$28m
- Russia: US$28m
- United Arab Emirates: US$25m
- Norway: US$25m
- Tunisia: US$20m
- Egypt: US$19m
- Ukraine: US$18m
- Morocco: US$18m
- Estonia: US$15m
- Argentina: US$15m
- Lithuania: US$14m
- South Africa: US$13m
- Kuwait: US$13m
- Iraq: US$11m
- North Macedonia: US$10m
- Uruguay: US$9m
- Costa Rica: US$9m
- Qatar: US$9m
- Greece: US$8m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$5bn | 34.3% |
| 2 | Japan | US$2bn | 11.7% |
| 3 | Germany | US$911m | 6.8% |
| 4 | Vietnam | US$835m | 6.3% |
| 5 |  Philippines | US$823m | 6.2% |
| 6 | United States | US$444m | 3.3% |
| 7 | South Korea | US$419m | 3.1% |
| 8 | Taiwan | US$419m | 3.1% |
| 9 |  Singapore | US$266m | 2% |
| 10 | Mexico | US$240m | 1.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$2bn | 12.8% |
| 2 | China | US$1bn | 10.4% |
| 3 | Germany | US$1bn | 8% |
| 4 | United States | US$1bn | 7.9% |
| 5 | Vietnam | US$719m | 5.4% |
| 6 | South Korea | US$716m | 5.4% |
| 7 | Mexico | US$580m | 4.4% |
| 8 | Taiwan | US$569m | 4.3% |
| 9 |  Thailand | US$516m | 3.9% |
| 10 |  India | US$472m | 3.5% |
Import duty on this product around the world 164
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 5%median duty
- 66number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 45%highest: Bahamas, Morocco, Bermuda
164
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 2.5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 15% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 0% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 1% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 5% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 5% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2022 |
 Botswana | 5% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 5% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 10% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 1.7% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 10% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 0% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 0% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 0% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 5% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 0% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 6% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 5% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 7.5% | 3% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Grenada | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 0% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 5% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 5% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 0% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 0% | 2023 | |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
| India | 7.5% | 2023 | |
| Indonesia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 1.8% | 0% – 11% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 0% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 0% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 0% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 5% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 5% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 4.5% | 4% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 40% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Nepal | 15% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 0% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 5% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 5% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 0% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 20% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 1.8% | 0% – 11% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 0% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 7% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Philippines | 0% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 0% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 5% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 5% | 2023 | |
| Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 5% | 2023 | |
| South Korea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 0% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 5% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 5% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Syria | 1% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 0% | 2023 | |
| Thailand | 4% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Togo | 5% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 1.9% | 0% – 3.7% | 2023 |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 1.3% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 United Arab Emirates | 0% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 0% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 5% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Vietnam | 0% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 77125 Other inductors
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Capital goods · BEC 312
- CPC 2.1 product
- 46122 Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes; static converters; other inductors
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2710 Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus2790 Manufacture of other electrical equipment
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8504.50 | changed |
| 2012 | 8504.50 | changed |
| 2007 | 8504.50 | changed |
| 2002 | 8504.50 | changed |
| 1996 | 8504.50 | changed |
| 1992 | 8504.50 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 4
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N347058 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and country of origin of an inductive charger
- H257211 U.S. CBP
Internal Advice; Tariff Classification of RFC Noise Filter Inductors
- 600012296 HMRC
Common Mode Choke With a power handling capacity of less than 1KVA, ratio 1 to 1 , 153 turns, 3.37-4.12 L/MH, 10KHZ. Core is ferrite, type N27. Pins are tin plated brass. Body is plastic. Windings are copper. Used for the removal or decreasing noise or related electromagnetic interference. Common…
- 600012297 HMRC
Common Mode Choke With a power handling capacity of less than 1KVA, ratio 1 to 1, with 112 turns, 1.8-2.2 L/MH, 10KHZ. Core is ferrite, type N27. Pins are tin plated brass. Body is plastic. Windings are copper. Used for the removal or decreasing noise or related electromagnetic interference.…
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change
UK Trade Tariff: measure changes on 1015 commodity codes
Trade Tariff changes 2026-09-29 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
- Import and export controls
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 8504.50; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 8504.50 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of other inductors into the UK came to £120.4m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 4% on the year before); China supplied 28%, followed by Vietnam.
In 2024, countries exported other inductors worth US$13bn (+2.2% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$5bn), followed by Japan.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for electrical transformers, static converters: other inductors?
Electrical transformers, static converters: other inductors fall under HS subheading 8504.50, part of heading 8504, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on electrical transformers, static converters in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8504.50 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on electrical transformers, static converters in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8504.50 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most electrical transformers, static converters?
China, with US$5bn in 2024 (34.3% of world exports).
Which countries can export other inductors to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other inductors?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other inductors from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (28%), Vietnam (20%) and Austria (7%), out of total imports of £120.4m.