China HS Code

HS Code 850164: AC generators (alternators) : Of an output exceeding 750 kVA in China

Q: Is HS code 850164 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 850164 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. China extends it under China HS / CCCHS.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 850164?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 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 850164 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 850164 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 850164 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for AC generators (alternators) : Of an output exceeding 750 kVA. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; China extends classifications to 13 digits under its national tariff system. 850164 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 850164 in China

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 850164

AC generators (alternators) : Of an output exceeding 750 kVA

HS Code 85016410

AC generators, 750 KVA＜ output≤350 MVA 交流发电机，750KVA＜输出功率≤350MVA

HS Code 85016420

AC generators, 350 MVA＜ output≤665 MVA 交流发电机，350MVA＜输出功率≤665MVA

HS Code 85016430

AC generators, of an output＞ 665 MVA 交流发电机，输出功率＞665MVA

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 850164 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8501

Top China import Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850110: Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W $1.2B 2 850131: Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W $684.6M 3 850152: Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW $636.4M

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850131: Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W $4.0B 2 850110: Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W $3.5B 3 850140: Other AC motors, singlephase $2.7B

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Related HS Code to China Heavy AC Alternators (850164)

HS Code 85016410

AC generators, 750 KVA＜ output≤350 MVA

HS Code 85016420

AC generators, 350 MVA＜ output≤665 MVA

HS Code 85016430

AC generators, of an output＞ 665 MVA

HS Code 850110

Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850120

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

HS Code 850131

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850132

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850133

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW

HS Code 850134

Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 375 kW

HS Code 850140

Other AC motors, singlephase

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 850164 in China?

HS code 850164 covers AC generators (alternators) : Of an output exceeding 750 kVA in China. 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 China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 850164 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 850164?

Where can I officially look up HS code 850164 in China?