Central African Republic HS Code

HS Code 850163: "AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 375 kVA but <= 750 kVA" in Central African Republic

Q: What is HS code 850163 in Central African Republic?

HS code 850163 covers "AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 375 kVA but <= 750 kVA" in Central African Republic. It sits in Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles), Heading 8501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Q: Is HS code 850163 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 850163 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Central African Republic extends it under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Q: What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 850163?

Central African Republic classifies products under the CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 850163 in Central African Republic?

The official source is https://douanes-rca.org/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 850163 in Central African Republic

Under Central African Republic's CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC), HS Code 850163 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for "AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 375 kVA but <= 750 kVA". This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Central African Republic extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 850163 belongs to Section XVI: Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles, Heading 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).

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Classification Path of HS Code 850163 in Central African Republic

Section XVI

Chapters (84-85) Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Chapter 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles

HS Code 8501

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

HS Code 850163

"AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 375 kVA but <= 750 kVA"

HS Code 85016300

Moteurs et machines génératrices, électri-ques, à l’exclusion des groupes électrogènes: Machines génératrices à courant alternatif (alternateurs) : D’une puissance excédant 375 kVA mais n’excédant pas 750 kVA

Central African Republic Tariff Classification: CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET)

In Central African Republic, HS 850163 is classified under the CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC

Digits 8

Official source https://douanes-rca.org/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8501

Top Central African Republic import Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850152: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output 0.75-75 kW $106.8K 2 850161: AC generators, of an output < 75 kVA $58.7K 3 850153: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output > 75 kW $37.7K

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Related HS Code to Central African Republic Large AC Alternators (850163)

HS Code 85016300

HS Code 850110

Electric motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W

HS Code 850120

Universal AC/DC motors of an output > 37,5 W

HS Code 850131

DC motors of an output > 37,5 W but <= 750 W ; DC generators of an output <= 750 W

HS Code 850132

DC motors and DC generators of an output > 750 W but <= 75 kW

HS Code 850133

DC motors and DC generators of an output > 75 kW but <= 375 kW

HS Code 850134

DC motors and DC generators of an output > 375 kW

HS Code 850140

AC motors, single-phase, nes

HS Code 850151

AC motors, multi-phase, of an output > 37,5 W but <= 750 W

HS Code 850152

AC motors, multi-phase, of an output > 750 W but <= 75 kW

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 850163 in Central African Republic?

HS code 850163 covers "AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 375 kVA but <= 750 kVA" in Central African Republic. It sits in Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles), Heading 8501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Is HS code 850163 the same across all countries?

What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 850163?

Where can I officially look up HS code 850163 in Central African Republic?