Germany HS Code

HS Code 85023980: Generating sets;freight containers;electric;electric motors;flywheels;electric generators in Germany

Q: Is HS code 85023980 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 85023980 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Germany under CN / TARIC / EZT and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 85023980?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 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 85023980 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 85023980 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 85023980 is classified as Generating sets;freight containers;electric;electric motors;flywheels;electric generators. Germany's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 85023980 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.

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Classification Path of HS Code 85023980 in Germany

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 8502

Electric generating sets and rotary converters

HS Code 85023980

Generating sets;freight containers;electric;electric motors;flywheels;electric generators

HS Code 8502398010

Generating sets, non-wind-powered and non-powered by spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (excl. turbogenerators) : For use in civil aircraft

HS Code 8502398090

Generating sets, non-wind-powered and non-powered by spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (excl. turbogenerators) : Other

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 85023980 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8502

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 8502

1 850231: Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Other generating sets : Windpowered $191.4M 2 850220: Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with sparkignition internal combustion piston engines $137.0M 3 850213: Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with compressionignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semidiesel engines) : Of an output exceeding 375 kVA $107.9M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 8502

1 850231: Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Other generating sets : Windpowered $1.1B 2 850220: Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with sparkignition internal combustion piston engines $569.0M 3 850213: Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with compressionignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semidiesel engines) : Of an output exceeding 375 kVA $415.5M

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Related HS Code to Germany Other Electric Generator Sets (85023980)

HS Code 8502392010

Turbogenerators : For use in civil aircraft

HS Code 8502392090

Turbogenerators : Other

HS Code 8502398010

Generating sets, non-wind-powered and non-powered by spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (excl. turbogenerators) : For use in civil aircraft

HS Code 8502398090

Generating sets, non-wind-powered and non-powered by spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine (excl. turbogenerators) : Other

HS Code 850211

Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with compressionignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semidiesel engines) : Of an output not exceeding 75 kVA

HS Code 850212

Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with compressionignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semidiesel engines) : Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA

HS Code 850213

Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with compressionignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semidiesel engines) : Of an output exceeding 375 kVA

HS Code 850220

Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Generating sets with sparkignition internal combustion piston engines

HS Code 850231

Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Other generating sets : Windpowered

HS Code 850240

Electric generating sets and rotary converters : Electric rotary converters

85023980 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 85023980 in Germany?

HS code 85023980 covers Generating sets;freight containers;electric;electric motors;flywheels;electric generators in Germany. 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 8502 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 85023980 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 85023980?

Where can I officially look up HS code 85023980 in Germany?