India HS Code

HS Code 85018000: Photovoltaic AC generators in India

Q: Is HS code 85018000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 85018000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by India under PCT / ITC-HS and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 85018000?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 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 85018000 in India?

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

What is HS Code 85018000 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 85018000 is classified as Photovoltaic AC generators. India's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 85018000 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 85018000 in India

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 85018000

Photovoltaic AC generators

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 85018000 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8501

Top India import Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850110: Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W $433.9M 2 850131: Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W $368.5M 3 850152: Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW $200.1M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850164: AC generators (alternators) : Of an output exceeding 750 kVA $190.8M 2 850110: Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W $150.7M 3 850152: Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW $107.6M

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Related HS Code to India Photovoltaic AC Generators (85018000)

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

HS Code 850151

Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850152

Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850153

Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 75 kW

85018000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 85018000 in India?

HS code 85018000 covers Photovoltaic AC generators in India. 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 PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 85018000 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 85018000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 85018000 in India?